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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,371.71, 1,085,892.32 and 250,725.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,371.71, 1,085,892.32 and 250,725.83 is: 375,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,371.71 : 1,085,892.32 = 250,725.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,371.71/1,085,892.32 = 250,725.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,371.71x = 1,085,892.32 × 250,725.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,371.71x = 272,261,246,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,261,246,539.54/724,371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,858.48

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