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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,353.62, 1,086,723.66 and 251,038.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,353.62, 1,086,723.66 and 251,038.58 is: 376,624.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,353.62 : 1,086,723.66 = 251,038.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,353.62/1,086,723.66 = 251,038.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,353.62x = 1,086,723.66 × 251,038.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,353.62x = 272,809,564,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,809,564,458.80/724,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,624.84

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