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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,323.36, 1,101,235.52 and 254,439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,323.36, 1,101,235.52 and 254,439.16 is: 381,572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,323.36 : 1,101,235.52 = 254,439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,323.36/1,101,235.52 = 254,439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,323.36x = 1,101,235.52 × 254,439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,323.36x = 280,197,440,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,197,440,670.96/734,323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,572.28

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