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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,847.11, 1,085,844.46 and 250,531.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,847.11, 1,085,844.46 and 250,531.10 is: 375,822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,847.11 : 1,085,844.46 = 250,531.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,847.11/1,085,844.46 = 250,531.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,847.11x = 1,085,844.46 × 250,531.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,847.11x = 272,037,806,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,037,806,992.71/723,847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,822.19

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