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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,518.95, 1,096,994.13 and 251,655.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,518.95, 1,096,994.13 and 251,655.63 is: 377,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,518.95 : 1,096,994.13 = 251,655.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,518.95/1,096,994.13 = 251,655.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,518.95x = 1,096,994.13 × 251,655.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,518.95x = 276,064,748,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,064,748,891.45/731,518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,385.64

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