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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,281.36, 1,087,888.83 and 252,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,281.36, 1,087,888.83 and 252,003.76 is: 377,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,281.36 : 1,087,888.83 = 252,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,281.36/1,087,888.83 = 252,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,281.36x = 1,087,888.83 × 252,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,281.36x = 274,152,075,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,152,075,622.00/725,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,994.10

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