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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,968.74, 1,100,688.89 and 254,066.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,968.74, 1,100,688.89 and 254,066.15 is: 381,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,968.74 : 1,100,688.89 = 254,066.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,968.74/1,100,688.89 = 254,066.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,968.74x = 1,100,688.89 × 254,066.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,968.74x = 279,647,787,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,647,787,359.74/733,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,007.76

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