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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,588.96, 1,085,383.52 and 250,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,588.96, 1,085,383.52 and 250,015.96 is: 375,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,588.96 : 1,085,383.52 = 250,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,588.96/1,085,383.52 = 250,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,588.96x = 1,085,383.52 × 250,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,588.96x = 271,363,202,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,363,202,720.98/723,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,023.97

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