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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,165.40, 1,087,748.10 and 251,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,165.40, 1,087,748.10 and 251,693.40 is: 377,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,165.40 : 1,087,748.10 = 251,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,165.40/1,087,748.10 = 251,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,165.40x = 1,087,748.10 × 251,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,165.40x = 273,779,017,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,779,017,632.54/725,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,540.10

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