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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,773.40, 1,008,961.98 and 251,950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,773.40, 1,008,961.98 and 251,950.86 is: 377,852.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,773.40 : 1,008,961.98 = 251,950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,773.40/1,008,961.98 = 251,950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,773.40x = 1,008,961.98 × 251,950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,773.40x = 254,208,838,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,208,838,568.30/672,773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,852.09

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