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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,996.53, 1,086,058.60 and 268,593.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,996.53, 1,086,058.60 and 268,593.03 is: 402,913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,996.53 : 1,086,058.60 = 268,593.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,996.53/1,086,058.60 = 268,593.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,996.53x = 1,086,058.60 × 268,593.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,996.53x = 291,707,770,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,707,770,131.56/723,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,913.22

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