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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,038.66, 1,009,297.82 and 262,657.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,038.66, 1,009,297.82 and 262,657.22 is: 393,884.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,038.66 : 1,009,297.82 = 262,657.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,038.66/1,009,297.82 = 262,657.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,038.66x = 1,009,297.82 × 262,657.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,038.66x = 265,099,354,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,099,354,506.77/673,038.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,884.29

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