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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,774.90, 1,008,964.23 and 251,952.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,774.90, 1,008,964.23 and 251,952.36 is: 377,854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,774.90 : 1,008,964.23 = 251,952.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,774.90/1,008,964.23 = 251,952.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,774.90x = 1,008,964.23 × 251,952.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,774.90x = 254,210,918,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,210,918,904.08/672,774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,854.34

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