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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,566.61, 1,088,349.57 and 252,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,566.61, 1,088,349.57 and 252,251.88 is: 378,377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,566.61 : 1,088,349.57 = 252,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,566.61/1,088,349.57 = 252,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,566.61x = 1,088,349.57 × 252,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,566.61x = 274,538,225,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,538,225,129.69/725,566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,377.70

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