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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,968.61, 1,090,375.11 and 253,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,968.61, 1,090,375.11 and 253,662.93 is: 380,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,968.61 : 1,090,375.11 = 253,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,968.61/1,090,375.11 = 253,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,968.61x = 1,090,375.11 × 253,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,968.61x = 276,587,745,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,587,745,201.67/726,968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,467.25

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