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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,273.52, 1,088,114.40 and 252,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,273.52, 1,088,114.40 and 252,006.72 is: 378,081.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,273.52 : 1,088,114.40 = 252,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,273.52/1,088,114.40 = 252,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,273.52x = 1,088,114.40 × 252,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,273.52x = 274,212,140,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,212,140,928.77/725,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,081.00

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