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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,457.48, 1,076,039.34 and 268,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,457.48, 1,076,039.34 and 268,095.40 is: 402,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,457.48 : 1,076,039.34 = 268,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,457.48/1,076,039.34 = 268,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,457.48x = 1,076,039.34 × 268,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,457.48x = 288,481,197,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,481,197,273.04/717,457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,088.21

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