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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,247.11, 1,106,136.90 and 257,545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,247.11, 1,106,136.90 and 257,545.79 is: 386,411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,247.11 : 1,106,136.90 = 257,545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,247.11/1,106,136.90 = 257,545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,247.11x = 1,106,136.90 × 257,545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,247.11x = 284,880,901,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,880,901,758.65/737,247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,411.69

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