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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,239.56, 1,002,126.06 and 268,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,239.56, 1,002,126.06 and 268,776.72 is: 403,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,239.56 : 1,002,126.06 = 268,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,239.56/1,002,126.06 = 268,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,239.56x = 1,002,126.06 × 268,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,239.56x = 269,348,155,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,348,155,433.32/668,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,071.25

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