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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,912.30, 1,099,368.45 and 259,536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,912.30, 1,099,368.45 and 259,536.15 is: 389,304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,912.30 : 1,099,368.45 = 259,536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,912.30/1,099,368.45 = 259,536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,912.30x = 1,099,368.45 × 259,536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,912.30x = 285,325,854,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,325,854,944.47/732,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,304.23

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