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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,063.86, 1,077,123.12 and 268,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,063.86, 1,077,123.12 and 268,737.42 is: 403,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,063.86 : 1,077,123.12 = 268,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,063.86/1,077,123.12 = 268,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,063.86x = 1,077,123.12 × 268,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,063.86x = 289,463,288,291.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,463,288,291.15/718,063.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,116.36

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