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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,245.11, 1,106,133.90 and 257,543.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,245.11, 1,106,133.90 and 257,543.79 is: 386,408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,245.11 : 1,106,133.90 = 257,543.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,245.11/1,106,133.90 = 257,543.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,245.11x = 1,106,133.90 × 257,543.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,245.11x = 284,877,916,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,877,916,853.48/737,245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,408.69

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