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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,667.56, 1,037,592.08 and 270,888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,667.56, 1,037,592.08 and 270,888.76 is: 406,368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,667.56 : 1,037,592.08 = 270,888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,667.56/1,037,592.08 = 270,888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,667.56x = 1,037,592.08 × 270,888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,667.56x = 281,072,031,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,072,031,937.02/691,667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,368.68

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