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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,608.92, 1,089,919.50 and 253,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,608.92, 1,089,919.50 and 253,293.40 is: 379,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,608.92 : 1,089,919.50 = 253,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,608.92/1,089,919.50 = 253,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,608.92x = 1,089,919.50 × 253,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,608.92x = 276,069,415,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,069,415,881.30/726,608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,942.23

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