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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,033.72, 1,036,681.26 and 270,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,033.72, 1,036,681.26 and 270,283 is: 405,475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,033.72 : 1,036,681.26 = 270,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,033.72/1,036,681.26 = 270,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,033.72x = 1,036,681.26 × 270,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,033.72x = 280,197,320,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,197,320,996.58/691,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,475.61

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