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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,953.94, 1,107,252.55 and 258,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,953.94, 1,107,252.55 and 258,525.68 is: 387,901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,953.94 : 1,107,252.55 = 258,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,953.94/1,107,252.55 = 258,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,953.94x = 1,107,252.55 × 258,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,953.94x = 286,253,213,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,253,213,207.38/737,953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,901.19

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