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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,166.86, 1,100,812.89 and 254,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,166.86, 1,100,812.89 and 254,237 is: 381,204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,166.86 : 1,100,812.89 = 254,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,166.86/1,100,812.89 = 254,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,166.86x = 1,100,812.89 × 254,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,166.86x = 279,867,366,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,867,366,714.93/734,166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,204.03

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