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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,966.40, 1,097,949.60 and 258,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,966.40, 1,097,949.60 and 258,699.60 is: 388,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,966.40 : 1,097,949.60 = 258,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,966.40/1,097,949.60 = 258,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,966.40x = 1,097,949.60 × 258,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,966.40x = 284,039,122,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,039,122,340.16/731,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,049.40

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