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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,242.40, 1,006,079.84 and 271,144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,242.40, 1,006,079.84 and 271,144.06 is: 407,005.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,242.40 : 1,006,079.84 = 271,144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,242.40/1,006,079.84 = 271,144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,242.40x = 1,006,079.84 × 271,144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,242.40x = 272,792,569,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,792,569,647.62/670,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,005.84

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