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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,842.64, 1,001,738.04 and 268,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,842.64, 1,001,738.04 and 268,363.60 is: 402,534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,842.64 : 1,001,738.04 = 268,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,842.64/1,001,738.04 = 268,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,842.64x = 1,001,738.04 × 268,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,842.64x = 268,830,026,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,830,026,671.34/667,842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,534.98

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