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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,769.76, 1,031,479.68 and 266,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,769.76, 1,031,479.68 and 266,816 is: 400,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,769.76 : 1,031,479.68 = 266,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,769.76/1,031,479.68 = 266,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,769.76x = 1,031,479.68 × 266,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,769.76x = 275,215,282,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,215,282,298.88/687,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,156.13

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