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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,049.72, 1,086,039.30 and 268,729.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,049.72, 1,086,039.30 and 268,729.59 is: 403,081.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,049.72 : 1,086,039.30 = 268,729.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,049.72/1,086,039.30 = 268,729.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,049.72x = 1,086,039.30 × 268,729.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,049.72x = 291,850,895,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,850,895,812.89/724,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,081.29

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