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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,063.96, 1,077,280.49 and 268,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,063.96, 1,077,280.49 and 268,791.30 is: 403,256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,063.96 : 1,077,280.49 = 268,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,063.96/1,077,280.49 = 268,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,063.96x = 1,077,280.49 × 268,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,063.96x = 289,563,623,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,563,623,371.74/718,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,256.03

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