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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,949.44, 1,076,921.28 and 268,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,949.44, 1,076,921.28 and 268,704 is: 403,054.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,949.44 : 1,076,921.28 = 268,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,949.44/1,076,921.28 = 268,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,949.44x = 1,076,921.28 × 268,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,949.44x = 289,373,055,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,373,055,621.12/717,949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,054.92

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