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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,427.04, 1,001,062.80 and 268,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,427.04, 1,001,062.80 and 268,051.68 is: 402,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,427.04 : 1,001,062.80 = 268,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,427.04/1,001,062.80 = 268,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,427.04x = 1,001,062.80 × 268,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,427.04x = 268,336,565,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,336,565,325.50/667,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,046.29

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