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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,266.73, 1,032,400.10 and 267,641.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,266.73, 1,032,400.10 and 267,641.02 is: 401,461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,266.73 : 1,032,400.10 = 267,641.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,266.73/1,032,400.10 = 267,641.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,266.73x = 1,032,400.10 × 267,641.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,266.73x = 276,312,614,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,312,614,473.90/688,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,461.53

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