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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,017.50, 1,089,198.48 and 246,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,017.50, 1,089,198.48 and 246,236.18 is: 369,412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,017.50 : 1,089,198.48 = 246,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,017.50/1,089,198.48 = 246,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,017.50x = 1,089,198.48 × 246,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,017.50x = 268,200,072,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,200,072,977.01/726,017.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,412.68

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