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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,275.03, 1,086,606.29 and 250,960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,275.03, 1,086,606.29 and 250,960.39 is: 376,507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,275.03 : 1,086,606.29 = 250,960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,275.03/1,086,606.29 = 250,960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,275.03x = 1,086,606.29 × 250,960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,275.03x = 272,695,132,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,695,132,881.82/724,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,507.71

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