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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,227.76, 1,033,452.84 and 268,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,227.76, 1,033,452.84 and 268,021.28 is: 401,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,227.76 : 1,033,452.84 = 268,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,227.76/1,033,452.84 = 268,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,227.76x = 1,033,452.84 × 268,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,227.76x = 276,987,352,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,987,352,996.44/689,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,880.73

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