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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,362.70, 1,085,878.83 and 250,716.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,362.70, 1,085,878.83 and 250,716.82 is: 375,844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,362.70 : 1,085,878.83 = 250,716.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,362.70/1,085,878.83 = 250,716.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,362.70x = 1,085,878.83 × 250,716.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,362.70x = 272,248,087,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,248,087,162.92/724,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,844.98

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