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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,279.40, 1,089,069.18 and 252,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,279.40, 1,089,069.18 and 252,954.28 is: 379,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,279.40 : 1,089,069.18 = 252,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,279.40/1,089,069.18 = 252,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,279.40x = 1,089,069.18 × 252,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,279.40x = 275,484,710,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,484,710,297.09/726,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,309.55

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