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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,653.32, 1,037,570.76 and 270,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,653.32, 1,037,570.76 and 270,874.52 is: 406,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,653.32 : 1,037,570.76 = 270,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,653.32/1,037,570.76 = 270,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,653.32x = 1,037,570.76 × 270,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,653.32x = 281,051,481,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,051,481,581.04/691,653.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,347.33

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