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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,565.07, 641,533.67 and 268,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,565.07, 641,533.67 and 268,006.68 is: 402,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,565.07 : 641,533.67 = 268,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,565.07/641,533.67 = 268,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,565.07x = 641,533.67 × 268,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,565.07x = 171,935,309,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,935,309,004.92/427,565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,126.65

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