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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,722.92, 1,038,051.10 and 270,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,722.92, 1,038,051.10 and 270,946.28 is: 406,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,722.92 : 1,038,051.10 = 270,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,722.92/1,038,051.10 = 270,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,722.92x = 1,038,051.10 × 270,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,722.92x = 281,256,083,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,256,083,994.91/691,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,602.23

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