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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,926.40, 1,099,000.80 and 259,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,926.40, 1,099,000.80 and 259,627.20 is: 389,303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,926.40 : 1,099,000.80 = 259,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,926.40/1,099,000.80 = 259,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,926.40x = 1,099,000.80 × 259,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,926.40x = 285,330,500,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,330,500,501.76/732,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,303.07

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