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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,876.42, 1,099,461.57 and 253,121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,876.42, 1,099,461.57 and 253,121.82 is: 379,733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,876.42 : 1,099,461.57 = 253,121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,876.42/1,099,461.57 = 253,121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,876.42x = 1,099,461.57 × 253,121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,876.42x = 278,297,713,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,297,713,618.46/732,876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,733.48

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