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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,750.40, 1,089,736.80 and 253,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,750.40, 1,089,736.80 and 253,451.20 is: 380,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,750.40 : 1,089,736.80 = 253,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,750.40/1,089,736.80 = 253,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,750.40x = 1,089,736.80 × 253,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,750.40x = 276,195,099,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,195,099,644.16/726,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,041.21

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