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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,027.60, 1,098,041.40 and 258,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,027.60, 1,098,041.40 and 258,728.40 is: 388,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,027.60 : 1,098,041.40 = 258,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,027.60/1,098,041.40 = 258,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,027.60x = 1,098,041.40 × 258,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,027.60x = 284,094,494,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,094,494,555.76/732,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,092.60

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