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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,074.11, 1,077,138.50 and 268,747.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,074.11, 1,077,138.50 and 268,747.67 is: 403,131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,074.11 : 1,077,138.50 = 268,747.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,074.11/1,077,138.50 = 268,747.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,074.11x = 1,077,138.50 × 268,747.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,074.11x = 289,478,455,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,478,455,412.86/718,074.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,131.73

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