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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,744.40, 1,089,727.80 and 253,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,744.40, 1,089,727.80 and 253,445.20 is: 380,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,744.40 : 1,089,727.80 = 253,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,744.40/1,089,727.80 = 253,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,744.40x = 1,089,727.80 × 253,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,744.40x = 276,186,280,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,186,280,216.56/726,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,032.21

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