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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,342.73, 1,001,060.77 and 267,983.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,342.73, 1,001,060.77 and 267,983.49 is: 401,993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,342.73 : 1,001,060.77 = 267,983.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,342.73/1,001,060.77 = 267,983.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,342.73x = 1,001,060.77 × 267,983.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,342.73x = 268,267,755,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,267,755,427.69/667,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,993.98

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