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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,871.46, 1,077,992.16 and 269,276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,871.46, 1,077,992.16 and 269,276.82 is: 403,797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,871.46 : 1,077,992.16 = 269,276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,871.46/1,077,992.16 = 269,276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,871.46x = 1,077,992.16 × 269,276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,871.46x = 290,278,300,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,278,300,829.73/718,871.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,797.23

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