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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,609.60, 1,098,748.08 and 259,294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,609.60, 1,098,748.08 and 259,294.74 is: 388,883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,609.60 : 1,098,748.08 = 259,294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,609.60/1,098,748.08 = 259,294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,609.60x = 1,098,748.08 × 259,294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,609.60x = 284,899,597,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,899,597,729.10/732,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,883.24

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