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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,718.40, 1,089,688.80 and 253,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,718.40, 1,089,688.80 and 253,419.20 is: 379,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,718.40 : 1,089,688.80 = 253,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,718.40/1,089,688.80 = 253,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,718.40x = 1,089,688.80 × 253,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,718.40x = 276,148,063,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,148,063,944.96/726,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,993.22

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