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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,426.92, 1,001,266.74 and 268,098.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,426.92, 1,001,266.74 and 268,098.95 is: 402,199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,426.92 : 1,001,266.74 = 268,098.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,426.92/1,001,266.74 = 268,098.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,426.92x = 1,001,266.74 × 268,098.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,426.92x = 268,438,556,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,438,556,657.59/667,426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,199.18

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