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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,016.89, 1,102,664.70 and 255,225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,016.89, 1,102,664.70 and 255,225.99 is: 382,887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,016.89 : 1,102,664.70 = 255,225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,016.89/1,102,664.70 = 255,225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,016.89x = 1,102,664.70 × 255,225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,016.89x = 281,428,689,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,428,689,695.55/735,016.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,887.38

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