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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,421.52, 1,096,859.43 and 251,513.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,421.52, 1,096,859.43 and 251,513.57 is: 377,176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,421.52 : 1,096,859.43 = 251,513.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,421.52/1,096,859.43 = 251,513.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,421.52x = 1,096,859.43 × 251,513.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,421.52x = 275,875,033,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,875,033,769.61/731,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,176.54

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