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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,745.88, 1,090,123.68 and 253,429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,745.88, 1,090,123.68 and 253,429.40 is: 380,145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,745.88 : 1,090,123.68 = 253,429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,745.88/1,090,123.68 = 253,429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,745.88x = 1,090,123.68 × 253,429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,745.88x = 276,269,390,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,269,390,148.19/726,745.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,145.79

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