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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,925.08, 1,099,016.10 and 259,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,925.08, 1,099,016.10 and 259,543.80 is: 389,184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,925.08 : 1,099,016.10 = 259,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,925.08/1,099,016.10 = 259,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,925.08x = 1,099,016.10 × 259,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,925.08x = 285,242,814,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,242,814,855.18/732,925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,184.14

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