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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,706.79, 1,076,524.40 and 268,394.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,706.79, 1,076,524.40 and 268,394.63 is: 402,578.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,706.79 : 1,076,524.40 = 268,394.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,706.79/1,076,524.40 = 268,394.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,706.79x = 1,076,524.40 × 268,394.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,706.79x = 288,933,362,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,933,362,641.35/717,706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,578.56

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