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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,891.79, 1,008,931.14 and 268,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,891.79, 1,008,931.14 and 268,146.26 is: 402,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,891.79 : 1,008,931.14 = 268,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,891.79/1,008,931.14 = 268,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,891.79x = 1,008,931.14 × 268,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,891.79x = 270,541,116,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,541,116,202.61/672,891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,057.39

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