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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,954.68, 1,045,150.60 and 270,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,954.68, 1,045,150.60 and 270,265.84 is: 405,289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,954.68 : 1,045,150.60 = 270,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,954.68/1,045,150.60 = 270,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,954.68x = 1,045,150.60 × 270,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,954.68x = 282,468,504,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,468,504,835.50/696,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,289.63

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