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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,952.44, 1,076,925.78 and 268,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,952.44, 1,076,925.78 and 268,707 is: 403,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,952.44 : 1,076,925.78 = 268,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,952.44/1,076,925.78 = 268,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,952.44x = 1,076,925.78 × 268,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,952.44x = 289,377,495,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,377,495,566.46/717,952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,059.42

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