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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,413.78, 1,005,618.06 and 271,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,413.78, 1,005,618.06 and 271,049.76 is: 406,573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,413.78 : 1,005,618.06 = 271,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,413.78/1,005,618.06 = 271,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,413.78x = 1,005,618.06 × 271,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,413.78x = 272,572,533,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,572,533,814.67/670,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,573.58

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