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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,049.16, 1,086,087.51 and 250,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,049.16, 1,086,087.51 and 250,749.96 is: 376,129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,049.16 : 1,086,087.51 = 250,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,049.16/1,086,087.51 = 250,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,049.16x = 1,086,087.51 × 250,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,049.16x = 272,336,399,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,336,399,689.00/724,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,129.71

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