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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,711.70, 1,095,948.03 and 257,285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,711.70, 1,095,948.03 and 257,285.78 is: 385,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,711.70 : 1,095,948.03 = 257,285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,711.70/1,095,948.03 = 257,285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,711.70x = 1,095,948.03 × 257,285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,711.70x = 281,971,843,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,971,843,738.01/730,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,886.59

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