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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,637.45, 1,037,546.89 and 270,858.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,637.45, 1,037,546.89 and 270,858.65 is: 406,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,637.45 : 1,037,546.89 = 270,858.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,637.45/1,037,546.89 = 270,858.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,637.45x = 1,037,546.89 × 270,858.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,637.45x = 281,028,544,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,028,544,072.22/691,637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,323.50

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