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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,590.46, 1,097,112.99 and 251,684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,590.46, 1,097,112.99 and 251,684.06 is: 377,432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,590.46 : 1,097,112.99 = 251,684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,590.46/1,097,112.99 = 251,684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,590.46x = 1,097,112.99 × 251,684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,590.46x = 276,125,852,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,125,852,877.53/731,590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,432.28

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