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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,272.05, 1,086,162.03 and 250,846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,272.05, 1,086,162.03 and 250,846.76 is: 376,184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,272.05 : 1,086,162.03 = 250,846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,272.05/1,086,162.03 = 250,846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,272.05x = 1,086,162.03 × 250,846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,272.05x = 272,460,220,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,460,220,629.71/724,272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,184.92

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