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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,079.52, 1,008,085.80 and 251,324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,079.52, 1,008,085.80 and 251,324.48 is: 376,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,079.52 : 1,008,085.80 = 251,324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,079.52/1,008,085.80 = 251,324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,079.52x = 1,008,085.80 × 251,324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,079.52x = 253,356,639,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,356,639,480.38/672,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,974.20

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