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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,585.40, 1,001,378.10 and 268,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,585.40, 1,001,378.10 and 268,287.80 is: 402,431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,585.40 : 1,001,378.10 = 268,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,585.40/1,001,378.10 = 268,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,585.40x = 1,001,378.10 × 268,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,585.40x = 268,657,527,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,657,527,417.18/667,585.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,431.70

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