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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,004.40, 1,098,006.60 and 258,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,004.40, 1,098,006.60 and 258,737.60 is: 388,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,004.40 : 1,098,006.60 = 258,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,004.40/1,098,006.60 = 258,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,004.40x = 1,098,006.60 × 258,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,004.40x = 284,095,592,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,095,592,468.16/732,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,106.40

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