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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,348.73, 1,045,616.65 and 270,385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,348.73, 1,045,616.65 and 270,385.75 is: 405,421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,348.73 : 1,045,616.65 = 270,385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,348.73/1,045,616.65 = 270,385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,348.73x = 1,045,616.65 × 270,385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,348.73x = 282,719,842,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,719,842,122.74/697,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,421.03

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