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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,994.80, 1,099,200.60 and 259,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,994.80, 1,099,200.60 and 259,436.40 is: 389,051.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,994.80 : 1,099,200.60 = 259,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,994.80/1,099,200.60 = 259,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,994.80x = 1,099,200.60 × 259,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,994.80x = 285,172,646,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,172,646,541.84/732,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,051.39

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