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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,322.74, 1,101,234.58 and 254,438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,322.74, 1,101,234.58 and 254,438.55 is: 381,571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,322.74 : 1,101,234.58 = 254,438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,322.74/1,101,234.58 = 254,438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,322.74x = 1,101,234.58 × 254,438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,322.74x = 280,196,529,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,196,529,108.96/734,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,571.37

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