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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,856.69, 1,076,805.92 and 268,491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,856.69, 1,076,805.92 and 268,491.82 is: 402,745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,856.69 : 1,076,805.92 = 268,491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,856.69/1,076,805.92 = 268,491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,856.69x = 1,076,805.92 × 268,491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,856.69x = 289,113,581,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,113,581,247.57/717,856.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,745.54

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