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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,227.04, 1,096,157.04 and 257,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,227.04, 1,096,157.04 and 257,647.52 is: 386,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,227.04 : 1,096,157.04 = 257,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,227.04/1,096,157.04 = 257,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,227.04x = 1,096,157.04 × 257,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,227.04x = 282,422,142,886.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,422,142,886.54/731,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,230.44

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