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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,766.40, 1,090,198.20 and 246,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,766.40, 1,090,198.20 and 246,987.20 is: 370,497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,766.40 : 1,090,198.20 = 246,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,766.40/1,090,198.20 = 246,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,766.40x = 1,090,198.20 × 246,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,766.40x = 269,265,000,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,265,000,863.04/726,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,497.32

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