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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,536.90, 1,005,983.55 and 291,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,536.90, 1,005,983.55 and 291,294.90 is: 437,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,536.90 : 1,005,983.55 = 291,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,536.90/1,005,983.55 = 291,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,536.90x = 1,005,983.55 × 291,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,536.90x = 293,037,877,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,037,877,598.90/670,536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,019.76

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