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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,572.39, 1,075,984.88 and 267,923.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,572.39, 1,075,984.88 and 267,923.48 is: 401,745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,572.39 : 1,075,984.88 = 267,923.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,572.39/1,075,984.88 = 267,923.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,572.39x = 1,075,984.88 × 267,923.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,572.39x = 288,281,606,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,281,606,757.44/717,572.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,745.68

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