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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,443.23, 1,096,416.81 and 251,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,443.23, 1,096,416.81 and 251,527.14 is: 377,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,443.23 : 1,096,416.81 = 251,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,443.23/1,096,416.81 = 251,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,443.23x = 1,096,416.81 × 251,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,443.23x = 275,778,584,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,778,584,467.22/731,443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,033.48

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