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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,339.74, 1,037,008.32 and 270,320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,339.74, 1,037,008.32 and 270,320.34 is: 405,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,339.74 : 1,037,008.32 = 270,320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,339.74/1,037,008.32 = 270,320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,339.74x = 1,037,008.32 × 270,320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,339.74x = 280,324,441,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,324,441,645.23/691,339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,480.01

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