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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,886.03, 1,105,432.85 and 257,043.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,886.03, 1,105,432.85 and 257,043.85 is: 385,601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,886.03 : 1,105,432.85 = 257,043.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,886.03/1,105,432.85 = 257,043.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,886.03x = 1,105,432.85 × 257,043.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,886.03x = 284,144,715,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,144,715,680.47/736,886.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,601.98

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