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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,996.02, 1,086,057.85 and 268,592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,996.02, 1,086,057.85 and 268,592.53 is: 402,912.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,996.02 : 1,086,057.85 = 268,592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,996.02/1,086,057.85 = 268,592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,996.02x = 1,086,057.85 × 268,592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,996.02x = 291,707,022,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,707,022,271.24/723,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,912.47

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