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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,471, 1,098,713.34 and 259,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,471, 1,098,713.34 and 259,236.60 is: 388,857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,471 : 1,098,713.34 = 259,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,471/1,098,713.34 = 259,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,471x = 1,098,713.34 × 259,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,471x = 284,826,710,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,826,710,636.24/732,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,857.32

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