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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,524.51, 1,089,196.26 and 253,542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,524.51, 1,089,196.26 and 253,542.02 is: 380,106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,524.51 : 1,089,196.26 = 253,542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,524.51/1,089,196.26 = 253,542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,524.51x = 1,089,196.26 × 253,542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,524.51x = 276,157,019,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,157,019,936.85/726,524.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,106.96

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