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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,635.68, 1,096,042.08 and 257,224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,635.68, 1,096,042.08 and 257,224.16 is: 385,867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,635.68 : 1,096,042.08 = 257,224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,635.68/1,096,042.08 = 257,224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,635.68x = 1,096,042.08 × 257,224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,635.68x = 281,928,503,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,928,503,352.65/730,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,867.42

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