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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,503.04, 1,089,849.78 and 240,023.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,503.04, 1,089,849.78 and 240,023.57 is: 360,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,503.04 : 1,089,849.78 = 240,023.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,503.04/1,089,849.78 = 240,023.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,503.04x = 1,089,849.78 × 240,023.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,503.04x = 261,589,634,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,589,634,959.32/726,503.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,066.81

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