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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,023.10, 1,098,034.65 and 258,723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,023.10, 1,098,034.65 and 258,723.90 is: 388,085.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,023.10 : 1,098,034.65 = 258,723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,023.10/1,098,034.65 = 258,723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,023.10x = 1,098,034.65 × 258,723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,023.10x = 284,087,806,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,087,806,983.14/732,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,085.85

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