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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,354.96, 1,089,537.90 and 253,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,354.96, 1,089,537.90 and 253,039.56 is: 379,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,354.96 : 1,089,537.90 = 253,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,354.96/1,089,537.90 = 253,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,354.96x = 1,089,537.90 × 253,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,354.96x = 275,696,190,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,696,190,819.32/726,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,561.24

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