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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,268.02, 1,088,106.15 and 252,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,268.02, 1,088,106.15 and 252,001.22 is: 378,072.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,268.02 : 1,088,106.15 = 252,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,268.02/1,088,106.15 = 252,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,268.02x = 1,088,106.15 × 252,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,268.02x = 274,204,077,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,204,077,289.50/725,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,072.75

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