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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,226.76, 1,033,451.34 and 268,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,226.76, 1,033,451.34 and 268,020.28 is: 401,879.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,226.76 : 1,033,451.34 = 268,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,226.76/1,033,451.34 = 268,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,226.76x = 1,033,451.34 × 268,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,226.76x = 276,985,917,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,985,917,513.18/689,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,879.23

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