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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,224.76, 1,089,366.42 and 252,957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,224.76, 1,089,366.42 and 252,957.96 is: 379,447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,224.76 : 1,089,366.42 = 252,957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,224.76/1,089,366.42 = 252,957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,224.76x = 1,089,366.42 × 252,957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,224.76x = 275,563,907,295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,563,907,295.70/726,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,447.14

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