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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,833.70, 1,099,252.98 and 259,532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,833.70, 1,099,252.98 and 259,532.88 is: 389,300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,833.70 : 1,099,252.98 = 259,532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,833.70/1,099,252.98 = 259,532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,833.70x = 1,099,252.98 × 259,532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,833.70x = 285,292,291,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,292,291,747.98/732,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,300.18

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