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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,243.48, 1,096,889.50 and 251,466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,243.48, 1,096,889.50 and 251,466.58 is: 377,208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,243.48 : 1,096,889.50 = 251,466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,243.48/1,096,889.50 = 251,466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,243.48x = 1,096,889.50 × 251,466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,243.48x = 275,831,045,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,831,045,718.46/731,243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,208.21

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