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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,030.72, 1,036,676.76 and 270,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,030.72, 1,036,676.76 and 270,280 is: 405,471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,030.72 : 1,036,676.76 = 270,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,030.72/1,036,676.76 = 270,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,030.72x = 1,036,676.76 × 270,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,030.72x = 280,192,994,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,192,994,692.80/691,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,471.11

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