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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,067.70, 1,087,601.55 and 251,703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,067.70, 1,087,601.55 and 251,703.70 is: 377,555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,067.70 : 1,087,601.55 = 251,703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,067.70/1,087,601.55 = 251,703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,067.70x = 1,087,601.55 × 251,703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,067.70x = 273,753,334,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,753,334,260.74/725,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,555.55

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