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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,092.73, 1,077,166.43 and 268,766.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,092.73, 1,077,166.43 and 268,766.29 is: 403,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,092.73 : 1,077,166.43 = 268,766.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,092.73/1,077,166.43 = 268,766.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,092.73x = 1,077,166.43 × 268,766.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,092.73x = 289,506,025,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,506,025,103.65/718,092.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,159.67

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