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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,253.48, 1,002,878.40 and 268,897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,253.48, 1,002,878.40 and 268,897.64 is: 403,546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,253.48 : 1,002,878.40 = 268,897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,253.48/1,002,878.40 = 268,897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,253.48x = 1,002,878.40 × 268,897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,253.48x = 269,671,634,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,671,634,966.98/668,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,546.92

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