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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,554.25, 1,078,004.52 and 269,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,554.25, 1,078,004.52 and 269,279.10 is: 403,983.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,554.25 : 1,078,004.52 = 269,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,554.25/1,078,004.52 = 269,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,554.25x = 1,078,004.52 × 269,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,554.25x = 290,284,086,941.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,284,086,941.53/718,554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,983.54

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