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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,066.46, 1,077,284.24 and 268,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,066.46, 1,077,284.24 and 268,793.80 is: 403,259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,066.46 : 1,077,284.24 = 268,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,066.46/1,077,284.24 = 268,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,066.46x = 1,077,284.24 × 268,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,066.46x = 289,567,324,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,567,324,549.71/718,066.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,259.78

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