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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,224.59, 1,096,613.40 and 257,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,224.59, 1,096,613.40 and 257,799.24 is: 386,620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,224.59 : 1,096,613.40 = 257,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,224.59/1,096,613.40 = 257,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,224.59x = 1,096,613.40 × 257,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,224.59x = 282,706,101,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,706,101,093.82/731,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,620.07

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