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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,707.29, 1,076,525.15 and 268,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,707.29, 1,076,525.15 and 268,395.12 is: 402,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,707.29 : 1,076,525.15 = 268,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,707.29/1,076,525.15 = 268,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,707.29x = 1,076,525.15 × 268,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,707.29x = 288,934,098,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,934,098,166.61/717,707.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,579.30

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