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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,905.60, 1,003,358.40 and 269,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,905.60, 1,003,358.40 and 269,737.60 is: 404,606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,905.60 : 1,003,358.40 = 269,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,905.60/1,003,358.40 = 269,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,905.60x = 1,003,358.40 × 269,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,905.60x = 270,643,486,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,643,486,755.84/668,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,606.40

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