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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,951.44, 1,076,924.28 and 268,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,951.44, 1,076,924.28 and 268,706 is: 403,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,951.44 : 1,076,924.28 = 268,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,951.44/1,076,924.28 = 268,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,951.44x = 1,076,924.28 × 268,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,951.44x = 289,376,015,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,376,015,581.68/717,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,057.92

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