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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,369.96, 1,085,889.69 and 250,724.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,369.96, 1,085,889.69 and 250,724.08 is: 375,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,369.96 : 1,085,889.69 = 250,724.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,369.96/1,085,889.69 = 250,724.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,369.96x = 1,085,889.69 × 250,724.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,369.96x = 272,258,688,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,258,688,077.29/724,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,855.85

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