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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,911.44, 1,099,163.04 and 259,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,911.44, 1,099,163.04 and 259,469.68 is: 389,132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,911.44 : 1,099,163.04 = 259,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,911.44/1,099,163.04 = 259,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,911.44x = 1,099,163.04 × 259,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,911.44x = 285,199,482,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,199,482,256.63/732,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,132.26

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