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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,837.40, 1,105,256.10 and 263,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,837.40, 1,105,256.10 and 263,538.20 is: 395,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,837.40 : 1,105,256.10 = 263,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,837.40/1,105,256.10 = 263,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,837.40x = 1,105,256.10 × 263,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,837.40x = 291,277,203,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,277,203,133.02/736,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,307.30

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