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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,723.93, 1,096,061.18 and 257,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,723.93, 1,096,061.18 and 257,396.92 is: 386,086.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,723.93 : 1,096,061.18 = 257,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,723.93/1,096,061.18 = 257,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,723.93x = 1,096,061.18 × 257,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,723.93x = 282,122,767,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,122,767,026.75/730,723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,086.67

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