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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,979.65, 1,306,468.99 and 271,992.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,979.65, 1,306,468.99 and 271,992.14 is: 407,988.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,979.65 : 1,306,468.99 = 271,992.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,979.65/1,306,468.99 = 271,992.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,979.65x = 1,306,468.99 × 271,992.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,979.65x = 355,349,293,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,349,293,610.69/870,979.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,988.06

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