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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,182.40, 1,087,773.60 and 251,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,182.40, 1,087,773.60 and 251,710.40 is: 377,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,182.40 : 1,087,773.60 = 251,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,182.40/1,087,773.60 = 251,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,182.40x = 1,087,773.60 × 251,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,182.40x = 273,803,927,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,803,927,965.44/725,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,565.60

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