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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,029.60, 1,098,044.40 and 258,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,029.60, 1,098,044.40 and 258,730.40 is: 388,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,029.60 : 1,098,044.40 = 258,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,029.60/1,098,044.40 = 258,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,029.60x = 1,098,044.40 × 258,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,029.60x = 284,097,466,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,097,466,829.76/732,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,095.60

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