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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,254.56, 1,036,847.28 and 270,607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,254.56, 1,036,847.28 and 270,607.52 is: 405,897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,254.56 : 1,036,847.28 = 270,607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,254.56/1,036,847.28 = 270,607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,254.56x = 1,036,847.28 × 270,607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,254.56x = 280,578,671,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,578,671,059.55/691,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,897.75

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