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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,609.11, 1,076,607.98 and 268,375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,609.11, 1,076,607.98 and 268,375.61 is: 402,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,609.11 : 1,076,607.98 = 268,375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,609.11/1,076,607.98 = 268,375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,609.11x = 1,076,607.98 × 268,375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,609.11x = 288,935,316,638.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,935,316,638.45/717,609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,636.08

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