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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,873.65, 1,094,840.31 and 250,431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,873.65, 1,094,840.31 and 250,431.17 is: 375,656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,873.65 : 1,094,840.31 = 250,431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,873.65/1,094,840.31 = 250,431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,873.65x = 1,094,840.31 × 250,431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,873.65x = 274,182,139,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,182,139,796.46/729,873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,656.99

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