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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,992.59, 1,087,499.82 and 251,692.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,992.59, 1,087,499.82 and 251,692.98 is: 377,543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,992.59 : 1,087,499.82 = 251,692.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,992.59/1,087,499.82 = 251,692.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,992.59x = 1,087,499.82 × 251,692.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,992.59x = 273,716,069,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,716,069,186.80/724,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,543.27

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