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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,033.12, 1,083,827.68 and 249,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,033.12, 1,083,827.68 and 249,416.32 is: 373,875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,033.12 : 1,083,827.68 = 249,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,033.12/1,083,827.68 = 249,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,033.12x = 1,083,827.68 × 249,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,033.12x = 270,324,311,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,324,311,459.74/723,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,875.42

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