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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,447, 1,098,677.34 and 259,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,447, 1,098,677.34 and 259,212.60 is: 388,821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,447 : 1,098,677.34 = 259,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,447/1,098,677.34 = 259,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,447x = 1,098,677.34 × 259,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,447x = 284,791,009,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,791,009,862.48/732,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,821.32

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