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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,414.38, 1,098,613.40 and 258,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,414.38, 1,098,613.40 and 258,989.04 is: 388,480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,414.38 : 1,098,613.40 = 258,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,414.38/1,098,613.40 = 258,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,414.38x = 1,098,613.40 × 258,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,414.38x = 284,528,828,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,528,828,502.19/732,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,480.67

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