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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,912.30, 1,098,566.55 and 259,353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,912.30, 1,098,566.55 and 259,353.90 is: 388,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,912.30 : 1,098,566.55 = 259,353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,912.30/1,098,566.55 = 259,353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,912.30x = 1,098,566.55 × 259,353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,912.30x = 284,917,519,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,917,519,152.05/732,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,747.08

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