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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,456, 1,098,690.84 and 259,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,456, 1,098,690.84 and 259,221.60 is: 388,834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,456 : 1,098,690.84 = 259,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,456/1,098,690.84 = 259,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,456x = 1,098,690.84 × 259,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,456x = 284,804,397,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,804,397,450.14/732,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,834.82

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