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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,639.45, 1,037,549.89 and 270,860.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,639.45, 1,037,549.89 and 270,860.65 is: 406,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,639.45 : 1,037,549.89 = 270,860.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,639.45/1,037,549.89 = 270,860.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,639.45x = 1,037,549.89 × 270,860.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,639.45x = 281,031,437,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,031,437,612.83/691,639.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,326.50

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