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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,448.70, 1,096,889.43 and 251,585.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,448.70, 1,096,889.43 and 251,585.26 is: 377,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,448.70 : 1,096,889.43 = 251,585.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,448.70/1,096,889.43 = 251,585.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,448.70x = 1,096,889.43 × 251,585.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,448.70x = 275,961,212,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,961,212,437.80/731,448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,280.34

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