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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,407.92, 1,086,365.82 and 250,982.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,407.92, 1,086,365.82 and 250,982.78 is: 376,388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,407.92 : 1,086,365.82 = 250,982.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,407.92/1,086,365.82 = 250,982.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,407.92x = 1,086,365.82 × 250,982.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,407.92x = 272,659,113,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,659,113,600.58/724,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,388.92

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