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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,408.92, 1,086,367.32 and 250,983.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,408.92, 1,086,367.32 and 250,983.78 is: 376,390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,408.92 : 1,086,367.32 = 250,983.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,408.92/1,086,367.32 = 250,983.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,408.92x = 1,086,367.32 × 250,983.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,408.92x = 272,660,576,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,660,576,442.07/724,408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,390.42

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