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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,986.60, 1,096,479.90 and 257,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,986.60, 1,096,479.90 and 257,719.80 is: 386,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,986.60 : 1,096,479.90 = 257,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,986.60/1,096,479.90 = 257,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,986.60x = 1,096,479.90 × 257,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,986.60x = 282,584,580,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,584,580,532.02/730,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,579.70

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