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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,423.79, 1,096,862.81 and 251,515.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,423.79, 1,096,862.81 and 251,515.85 is: 377,179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,423.79 : 1,096,862.81 = 251,515.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,423.79/1,096,862.81 = 251,515.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,423.79x = 1,096,862.81 × 251,515.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,423.79x = 275,878,375,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,878,375,248.65/731,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,179.93

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