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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,059.20, 1,098,088.80 and 258,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,059.20, 1,098,088.80 and 258,740.80 is: 388,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,059.20 : 1,098,088.80 = 258,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,059.20/1,098,088.80 = 258,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,059.20x = 1,098,088.80 × 258,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,059.20x = 284,120,374,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,120,374,583.04/732,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,111.20

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