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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,498.60, 1,086,747.90 and 251,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,498.60, 1,086,747.90 and 251,231.80 is: 376,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,498.60 : 1,086,747.90 = 251,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,498.60/1,086,747.90 = 251,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,498.60x = 1,086,747.90 × 251,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,498.60x = 273,025,631,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,025,631,063.22/724,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,847.70

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