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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,063.38, 1,105,626.66 and 257,339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,063.38, 1,105,626.66 and 257,339.62 is: 386,020.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,063.38 : 1,105,626.66 = 257,339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,063.38/1,105,626.66 = 257,339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,063.38x = 1,105,626.66 × 257,339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,063.38x = 284,521,544,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,521,544,546.27/737,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,020.46

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