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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,605.96, 1,089,915.01 and 253,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,605.96, 1,089,915.01 and 253,290.56 is: 379,937.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,605.96 : 1,089,915.01 = 253,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,605.96/1,089,915.01 = 253,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,605.96x = 1,089,915.01 × 253,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,605.96x = 276,065,177,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,065,177,152.50/726,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,937.95

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