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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,003.10, 1,032,004.65 and 267,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,003.10, 1,032,004.65 and 267,005.60 is: 400,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,003.10 : 1,032,004.65 = 267,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,003.10/1,032,004.65 = 267,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,003.10x = 1,032,004.65 × 267,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,003.10x = 275,551,020,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,551,020,776.04/688,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,508.40

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