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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,078.61, 1,077,145.25 and 268,752.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,078.61, 1,077,145.25 and 268,752.17 is: 403,138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,078.61 : 1,077,145.25 = 268,752.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,078.61/1,077,145.25 = 268,752.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,078.61x = 1,077,145.25 × 268,752.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,078.61x = 289,485,116,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,485,116,613.21/718,078.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,138.48

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