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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,340.68, 1,101,261.54 and 254,456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,340.68, 1,101,261.54 and 254,456.48 is: 381,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,340.68 : 1,101,261.54 = 254,456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,340.68/1,101,261.54 = 254,456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,340.68x = 1,101,261.54 × 254,456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,340.68x = 280,223,135,027.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,223,135,027.78/734,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,598.27

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