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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,363.70, 1,085,880.33 and 250,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,363.70, 1,085,880.33 and 250,717.82 is: 375,846.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,363.70 : 1,085,880.33 = 250,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,363.70/1,085,880.33 = 250,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,363.70x = 1,085,880.33 × 250,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,363.70x = 272,249,549,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,249,549,118.48/724,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,846.48

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