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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,680.48, 1,037,681.10 and 270,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,680.48, 1,037,681.10 and 270,960 is: 406,502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,680.48 : 1,037,681.10 = 270,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,680.48/1,037,681.10 = 270,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,680.48x = 1,037,681.10 × 270,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,680.48x = 281,170,070,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,170,070,856/691,680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,502.83

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