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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,976.67, 1,306,464.53 and 271,989.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,976.67, 1,306,464.53 and 271,989.17 is: 407,983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,976.67 : 1,306,464.53 = 271,989.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,976.67/1,306,464.53 = 271,989.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,976.67x = 1,306,464.53 × 271,989.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,976.67x = 355,344,195,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,344,195,256.87/870,976.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,983.60

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