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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,615.93, 1,096,012.46 and 257,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,615.93, 1,096,012.46 and 257,204.41 is: 385,837.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,615.93 : 1,096,012.46 = 257,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,615.93/1,096,012.46 = 257,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,615.93x = 1,096,012.46 × 257,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,615.93x = 281,899,236,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,899,236,840.93/730,615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,837.79

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