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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,821.67, 1,099,234.98 and 259,520.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,821.67, 1,099,234.98 and 259,520.85 is: 389,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,821.67 : 1,099,234.98 = 259,520.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,821.67/1,099,234.98 = 259,520.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,821.67x = 1,099,234.98 × 259,520.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,821.67x = 285,274,396,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,274,396,359.33/732,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,282.15

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