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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,615.68, 1,096,012.08 and 257,204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,615.68, 1,096,012.08 and 257,204.16 is: 385,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,615.68 : 1,096,012.08 = 257,204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,615.68/1,096,012.08 = 257,204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,615.68x = 1,096,012.08 × 257,204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,615.68x = 281,898,866,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,898,866,386.25/730,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,837.42

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