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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,121.26, 1,091,180.13 and 253,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,121.26, 1,091,180.13 and 253,806.58 is: 380,883.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,121.26 : 1,091,180.13 = 253,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,121.26/1,091,180.13 = 253,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,121.26x = 1,091,180.13 × 253,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,121.26x = 276,948,690,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,948,690,234.32/727,121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,883.78

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