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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,052.90, 1,008,079.35 and 251,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,052.90, 1,008,079.35 and 251,274.10 is: 376,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,052.90 : 1,008,079.35 = 251,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,052.90/1,008,079.35 = 251,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,052.90x = 1,008,079.35 × 251,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,052.90x = 253,304,231,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,304,231,399.84/672,052.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,911.15

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