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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,740.31, 1,036,700.93 and 270,311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,740.31, 1,036,700.93 and 270,311.43 is: 405,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,740.31 : 1,036,700.93 = 270,311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,740.31/1,036,700.93 = 270,311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,740.31x = 1,036,700.93 × 270,311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,740.31x = 280,232,109,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,232,109,519.07/690,740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,698.21

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