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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,002.60, 1,032,003.90 and 267,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,002.60, 1,032,003.90 and 267,005.10 is: 400,507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,002.60 : 1,032,003.90 = 267,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,002.60/1,032,003.90 = 267,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,002.60x = 1,032,003.90 × 267,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,002.60x = 275,550,304,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,550,304,519.89/688,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,507.65

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