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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,046.46, 1,077,254.24 and 268,773.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,046.46, 1,077,254.24 and 268,773.75 is: 403,229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,046.46 : 1,077,254.24 = 268,773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,046.46/1,077,254.24 = 268,773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,046.46x = 1,077,254.24 × 268,773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,046.46x = 289,537,660,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,537,660,444.33/718,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,229.70

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