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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,995.66, 1,098,049.65 and 252,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,995.66, 1,098,049.65 and 252,026.38 is: 378,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,995.66 : 1,098,049.65 = 252,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,995.66/1,098,049.65 = 252,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,995.66x = 1,098,049.65 × 252,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,995.66x = 276,737,478,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,737,478,349.77/731,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,058.91

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