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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,344.60, 1,001,063.59 and 267,985.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,344.60, 1,001,063.59 and 267,985.37 is: 401,996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,344.60 : 1,001,063.59 = 267,985.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,344.60/1,001,063.59 = 267,985.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,344.60x = 1,001,063.59 × 267,985.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,344.60x = 268,270,390,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,270,390,214.43/667,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,996.79

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