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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,340.72, 1,003,009.20 and 268,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,340.72, 1,003,009.20 and 268,984.80 is: 403,677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,340.72 : 1,003,009.20 = 268,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,340.72/1,003,009.20 = 268,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,340.72x = 1,003,009.20 × 268,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,340.72x = 269,794,229,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,794,229,060.16/668,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,677.68

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