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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,588, 401,408.88 and 70,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,588, 401,408.88 and 70,596 is: 105,901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,588 : 401,408.88 = 70,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,588/401,408.88 = 70,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,588x = 401,408.88 × 70,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,588x = 28,337,861,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337,861,292.48/267,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,901.09

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