Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,044.08, 1,001,817.36 and 268,550.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 668,044.08, 1,001,817.36 and 268,550.40 is: 402,725.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,044.08 : 1,001,817.36 = 268,550.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,044.08/1,001,817.36 = 268,550.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,044.08x = 1,001,817.36 × 268,550.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,044.08x = 269,038,452,754.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,038,452,754.94/668,044.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,725.60
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