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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,821.94, 1,076,919.82 and 268,577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,821.94, 1,076,919.82 and 268,577.94 is: 402,936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,821.94 : 1,076,919.82 = 268,577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,821.94/1,076,919.82 = 268,577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,821.94x = 1,076,919.82 × 268,577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,821.94x = 289,236,906,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,236,906,800.77/717,821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,936.84

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