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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,142.06, 1,096,444.46 and 251,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,142.06, 1,096,444.46 and 251,233.76 is: 376,758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,142.06 : 1,096,444.46 = 251,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,142.06/1,096,444.46 = 251,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,142.06x = 1,096,444.46 × 251,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,142.06x = 275,463,864,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,463,864,316.97/731,142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,758.33

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