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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,911.10, 1,096,366.65 and 257,644.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,911.10, 1,096,366.65 and 257,644.30 is: 386,466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,911.10 : 1,096,366.65 = 257,644.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,911.10/1,096,366.65 = 257,644.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,911.10x = 1,096,366.65 × 257,644.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,911.10x = 282,472,618,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,472,618,082.60/730,911.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,466.45

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