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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,706.34, 1,076,523.73 and 268,394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,706.34, 1,076,523.73 and 268,394.17 is: 402,577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,706.34 : 1,076,523.73 = 268,394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,706.34/1,076,523.73 = 268,394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,706.34x = 1,076,523.73 × 268,394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,706.34x = 288,932,693,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,932,693,673.32/717,706.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,577.88

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