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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,077.30, 1,077,143.28 and 268,750.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,077.30, 1,077,143.28 and 268,750.86 is: 403,136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,077.30 : 1,077,143.28 = 268,750.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,077.30/1,077,143.28 = 268,750.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,077.30x = 1,077,143.28 × 268,750.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,077.30x = 289,483,182,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,483,182,843.22/718,077.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,136.52

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