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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,286.57, 1,002,196.50 and 268,823.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,286.57, 1,002,196.50 and 268,823.73 is: 403,141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,286.57 : 1,002,196.50 = 268,823.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,286.57/1,002,196.50 = 268,823.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,286.57x = 1,002,196.50 × 268,823.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,286.57x = 269,414,201,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,414,201,322.95/668,286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,141.73

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