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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,446.01, 1,104,319.99 and 256,506.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,446.01, 1,104,319.99 and 256,506.43 is: 384,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,446.01 : 1,104,319.99 = 256,506.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,446.01/1,104,319.99 = 256,506.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,446.01x = 1,104,319.99 × 256,506.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,446.01x = 283,265,178,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,265,178,212.54/736,446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,638.08

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