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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,776.92, 1,087,251.84 and 350,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,776.92, 1,087,251.84 and 350,531 is: 525,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,776.92 : 1,087,251.84 = 350,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,776.92/1,087,251.84 = 350,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,776.92x = 1,087,251.84 × 350,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,776.92x = 381,115,474,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,115,474,727.04/724,776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,838.32

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