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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,141.32, 1,097,900.94 and 252,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,141.32, 1,097,900.94 and 252,421.64 is: 378,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,141.32 : 1,097,900.94 = 252,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,141.32/1,097,900.94 = 252,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,141.32x = 1,097,900.94 × 252,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,141.32x = 277,133,955,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,133,955,832.34/732,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,525.22

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