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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,502.04, 1,089,848.28 and 240,022.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,502.04, 1,089,848.28 and 240,022.57 is: 360,065.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,502.04 : 1,089,848.28 = 240,022.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,502.04/1,089,848.28 = 240,022.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,502.04x = 1,089,848.28 × 240,022.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,502.04x = 261,588,181,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,588,181,216.83/726,502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,065.31

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