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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,991.70, 1,109,987.55 and 266,724.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,991.70, 1,109,987.55 and 266,724.90 is: 400,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,991.70 : 1,109,987.55 = 266,724.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,991.70/1,109,987.55 = 266,724.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,991.70x = 1,109,987.55 × 266,724.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,991.70x = 296,061,318,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,061,318,275.00/739,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,087.35

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