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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,892.42, 1,008,932.08 and 268,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,892.42, 1,008,932.08 and 268,146.88 is: 402,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,892.42 : 1,008,932.08 = 268,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,892.42/1,008,932.08 = 268,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,892.42x = 1,008,932.08 × 268,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,892.42x = 270,541,989,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,541,989,383.91/672,892.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,058.31

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