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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,250.24, 1,096,899.66 and 251,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,250.24, 1,096,899.66 and 251,473.32 is: 377,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,250.24 : 1,096,899.66 = 251,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,250.24/1,096,899.66 = 251,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,250.24x = 1,096,899.66 × 251,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,250.24x = 275,840,999,207.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,840,999,207.07/731,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,218.34

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