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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,046.96, 1,077,254.99 and 268,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,046.96, 1,077,254.99 and 268,774.25 is: 403,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,046.96 : 1,077,254.99 = 268,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,046.96/1,077,254.99 = 268,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,046.96x = 1,077,254.99 × 268,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,046.96x = 289,538,400,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,538,400,652.14/718,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,230.45

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