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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,039.10, 1,087,558.65 and 251,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,039.10, 1,087,558.65 and 251,772.30 is: 377,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,039.10 : 1,087,558.65 = 251,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,039.10/1,087,558.65 = 251,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,039.10x = 1,087,558.65 × 251,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,039.10x = 273,817,142,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,817,142,695.40/725,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,658.45

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