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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,395.68, 1,034,085.78 and 268,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,395.68, 1,034,085.78 and 268,966.80 is: 403,447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,395.68 : 1,034,085.78 = 268,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,395.68/1,034,085.78 = 268,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,395.68x = 1,034,085.78 × 268,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,395.68x = 278,134,743,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,134,743,172.10/689,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,447.18

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