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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,364.33, 1,089,551.97 and 253,048.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,364.33, 1,089,551.97 and 253,048.93 is: 379,575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,364.33 : 1,089,551.97 = 253,048.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,364.33/1,089,551.97 = 253,048.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,364.33x = 1,089,551.97 × 253,048.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,364.33x = 275,709,960,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,709,960,187.89/726,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,575.30

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