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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,442.94, 1,005,661.85 and 271,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,442.94, 1,005,661.85 and 271,078.92 is: 406,617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,442.94 : 1,005,661.85 = 271,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,442.94/1,005,661.85 = 271,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,442.94x = 1,005,661.85 × 271,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,442.94x = 272,613,726,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,613,726,827.81/670,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,617.34

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