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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,727.87, 1,076,555.94 and 268,415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,727.87, 1,076,555.94 and 268,415.65 is: 402,610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,727.87 : 1,076,555.94 = 268,415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,727.87/1,076,555.94 = 268,415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,727.87x = 1,076,555.94 × 268,415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,727.87x = 288,964,462,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,964,462,396.46/717,727.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,610.06

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