Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,232.84, 1,006,065.50 and 271,134.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 670,232.84, 1,006,065.50 and 271,134.50 is: 406,991.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,232.84 : 1,006,065.50 = 271,134.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,232.84/1,006,065.50 = 271,134.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,232.84x = 1,006,065.50 × 271,134.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,232.84x = 272,779,059,923.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,779,059,923.75/670,232.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,991.49
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