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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,342.68, 1,101,264.54 and 254,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,342.68, 1,101,264.54 and 254,458.48 is: 381,601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,342.68 : 1,101,264.54 = 254,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,342.68/1,101,264.54 = 254,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,342.68x = 1,101,264.54 × 254,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,342.68x = 280,226,100,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,226,100,926.30/734,342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,601.27

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