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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,189.44, 1,086,024.96 and 250,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,189.44, 1,086,024.96 and 250,747.68 is: 376,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,189.44 : 1,086,024.96 = 250,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,189.44/1,086,024.96 = 250,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,189.44x = 1,086,024.96 × 250,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,189.44x = 272,318,239,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,318,239,142.09/724,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,031.77

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