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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,537.40, 1,005,984.30 and 291,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,537.40, 1,005,984.30 and 291,295.40 is: 437,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,537.40 : 1,005,984.30 = 291,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,537.40/1,005,984.30 = 291,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,537.40x = 1,005,984.30 × 291,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,537.40x = 293,038,599,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,038,599,062.22/670,537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,020.51

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