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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,233.52, 1,102,247.64 and 261,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,233.52, 1,102,247.64 and 261,649.20 is: 392,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,233.52 : 1,102,247.64 = 261,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,233.52/1,102,247.64 = 261,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,233.52x = 1,102,247.64 × 261,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,233.52x = 288,402,213,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,402,213,207.89/735,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,259.34

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