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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,707.28, 1,076,525.14 and 268,395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,707.28, 1,076,525.14 and 268,395.10 is: 402,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,707.28 : 1,076,525.14 = 268,395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,707.28/1,076,525.14 = 268,395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,707.28x = 1,076,525.14 × 268,395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,707.28x = 288,934,072,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,934,072,602.81/717,707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,579.27

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