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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,549.32, 1,077,997.16 and 269,274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,549.32, 1,077,997.16 and 269,274.12 is: 403,976.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,549.32 : 1,077,997.16 = 269,274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,549.32/1,077,997.16 = 269,274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,549.32x = 1,077,997.16 × 269,274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,549.32x = 290,276,735,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,276,735,275.13/718,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,976.08

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