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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,967.40, 1,100,686.86 and 254,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,967.40, 1,100,686.86 and 254,064.82 is: 381,005.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,967.40 : 1,100,686.86 = 254,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,967.40/1,100,686.86 = 254,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,967.40x = 1,100,686.86 × 254,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,967.40x = 279,645,808,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,645,808,962.27/733,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,005.76

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