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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,151.54, 1,086,228.23 and 250,836.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,151.54, 1,086,228.23 and 250,836.85 is: 376,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,151.54 : 1,086,228.23 = 250,836.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,151.54/1,086,228.23 = 250,836.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,151.54x = 1,086,228.23 × 250,836.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,151.54x = 272,466,067,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,466,067,697.88/724,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,255.59

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