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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,431.19, 1,098,720.02 and 252,595.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,431.19, 1,098,720.02 and 252,595.78 is: 378,918.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,431.19 : 1,098,720.02 = 252,595.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,431.19/1,098,720.02 = 252,595.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,431.19x = 1,098,720.02 × 252,595.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,431.19x = 277,532,040,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,532,040,453.52/732,431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,918.93

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