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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,816.72, 1,099,093.32 and 259,504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,816.72, 1,099,093.32 and 259,504.56 is: 389,210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,816.72 : 1,099,093.32 = 259,504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,816.72/1,099,093.32 = 259,504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,816.72x = 1,099,093.32 × 259,504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,816.72x = 285,219,728,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,219,728,405.54/732,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,210.18

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