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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,525.68, 1,037,755.08 and 270,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,525.68, 1,037,755.08 and 270,749.04 is: 406,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,525.68 : 1,037,755.08 = 270,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,525.68/1,037,755.08 = 270,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,525.68x = 1,037,755.08 × 270,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,525.68x = 280,971,191,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,971,191,665.12/691,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,306.23

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