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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,443.69, 1,005,662.97 and 271,079.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,443.69, 1,005,662.97 and 271,079.67 is: 406,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,443.69 : 1,005,662.97 = 271,079.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,443.69/1,005,662.97 = 271,079.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,443.69x = 1,005,662.97 × 271,079.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,443.69x = 272,614,786,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,614,786,038.82/670,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,618.47

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