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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,368.71, 1,085,887.82 and 250,722.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,368.71, 1,085,887.82 and 250,722.83 is: 375,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,368.71 : 1,085,887.82 = 250,722.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,368.71/1,085,887.82 = 250,722.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,368.71x = 1,085,887.82 × 250,722.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,368.71x = 272,256,860,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,256,860,609.88/724,368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,853.98

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