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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,873.38, 1,085,883.91 and 250,557.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,873.38, 1,085,883.91 and 250,557.37 is: 375,861.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,873.38 : 1,085,883.91 = 250,557.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,873.38/1,085,883.91 = 250,557.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,873.38x = 1,085,883.91 × 250,557.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,873.38x = 272,076,213,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,076,213,273.81/723,873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,861.61

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