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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,997.53, 1,086,060.11 and 268,594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,997.53, 1,086,060.11 and 268,594.04 is: 402,914.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,997.53 : 1,086,060.11 = 268,594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,997.53/1,086,060.11 = 268,594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,997.53x = 1,086,060.11 × 268,594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,997.53x = 291,709,265,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,709,265,854.47/723,997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,914.73

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