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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,052.40, 1,008,078.60 and 251,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,052.40, 1,008,078.60 and 251,273.60 is: 376,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,052.40 : 1,008,078.60 = 251,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,052.40/1,008,078.60 = 251,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,052.40x = 1,008,078.60 × 251,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,052.40x = 253,303,538,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,303,538,904.96/672,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,910.40

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