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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,014.40, 1,089,021.60 and 252,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,014.40, 1,089,021.60 and 252,542.40 is: 378,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,014.40 : 1,089,021.60 = 252,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,014.40/1,089,021.60 = 252,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,014.40x = 1,089,021.60 × 252,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,014.40x = 275,024,128,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,024,128,515.84/726,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,813.60

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