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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,525.94, 1,089,198.40 and 253,543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,525.94, 1,089,198.40 and 253,543.45 is: 380,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,525.94 : 1,089,198.40 = 253,543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,525.94/1,089,198.40 = 253,543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,525.94x = 1,089,198.40 × 253,543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,525.94x = 276,159,120,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,159,120,070.48/726,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,109.10

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