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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,208.96, 1,085,948.94 and 250,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,208.96, 1,085,948.94 and 250,767.20 is: 376,024.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,208.96 : 1,085,948.94 = 250,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,208.96/1,085,948.94 = 250,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,208.96x = 1,085,948.94 × 250,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,208.96x = 272,320,375,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,320,375,026.77/724,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,024.59

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