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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,410.17, 1,086,369.20 and 250,985.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,410.17, 1,086,369.20 and 250,985.03 is: 376,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,410.17 : 1,086,369.20 = 250,985.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,410.17/1,086,369.20 = 250,985.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,410.17x = 1,086,369.20 × 250,985.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,410.17x = 272,662,404,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,662,404,998.15/724,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,392.29

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