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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,993.71, 1,087,501.50 and 251,694.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,993.71, 1,087,501.50 and 251,694.11 is: 377,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,993.71 : 1,087,501.50 = 251,694.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,993.71/1,087,501.50 = 251,694.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,993.71x = 1,087,501.50 × 251,694.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,993.71x = 273,717,722,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,717,722,166.17/724,993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,544.96

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