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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,632.40, 1,098,948.60 and 259,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,632.40, 1,098,948.60 and 259,365.60 is: 389,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,632.40 : 1,098,948.60 = 259,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,632.40/1,098,948.60 = 259,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,632.40x = 1,098,948.60 × 259,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,632.40x = 285,029,463,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,029,463,008.16/732,632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,048.40

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