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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,837.30, 1,037,308.74 and 271,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,837.30, 1,037,308.74 and 271,155.70 is: 406,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,837.30 : 1,037,308.74 = 271,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,837.30/1,037,308.74 = 271,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,837.30x = 1,037,308.74 × 271,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,837.30x = 281,272,177,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,272,177,510.82/691,837.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,558.27

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