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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,280.56, 1,106,187.11 and 257,579.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,280.56, 1,106,187.11 and 257,579.19 is: 386,461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,280.56 : 1,106,187.11 = 257,579.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,280.56/1,106,187.11 = 257,579.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,280.56x = 1,106,187.11 × 257,579.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,280.56x = 284,930,778,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,930,778,494.35/737,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,461.81

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