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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,835.98, 1,085,920.78 and 250,521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,835.98, 1,085,920.78 and 250,521.36 is: 375,839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,835.98 : 1,085,920.78 = 250,521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,835.98/1,085,920.78 = 250,521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,835.98x = 1,085,920.78 × 250,521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,835.98x = 272,046,350,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,046,350,657.86/723,835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,839.77

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