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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,410.11, 1,106,118.68 and 257,635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,410.11, 1,106,118.68 and 257,635.91 is: 386,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,410.11 : 1,106,118.68 = 257,635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,410.11/1,106,118.68 = 257,635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,410.11x = 1,106,118.68 × 257,635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,410.11x = 284,975,885,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,975,885,871.03/737,410.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,455.08

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