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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,425.03, 1,086,532.97 and 244,565.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,425.03, 1,086,532.97 and 244,565.78 is: 366,813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,425.03 : 1,086,532.97 = 244,565.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,425.03/1,086,532.97 = 244,565.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,425.03x = 1,086,532.97 × 244,565.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,425.03x = 265,728,776,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,728,776,648.27/724,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,813.36

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