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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,055.54, 1,105,680.59 and 257,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,055.54, 1,105,680.59 and 257,291.98 is: 385,971.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,055.54 : 1,105,680.59 = 257,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,055.54/1,105,680.59 = 257,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,055.54x = 1,105,680.59 × 257,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,055.54x = 284,482,746,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,482,746,962.21/737,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,971.93

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