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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,177.44, 1,086,006.96 and 250,735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,177.44, 1,086,006.96 and 250,735.68 is: 376,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,177.44 : 1,086,006.96 = 250,735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,177.44/1,086,006.96 = 250,735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,177.44x = 1,086,006.96 × 250,735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,177.44x = 272,300,693,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,300,693,600.33/724,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,013.78

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