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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,207.86, 1,090,861.47 and 247,240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,207.86, 1,090,861.47 and 247,240.26 is: 370,877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,207.86 : 1,090,861.47 = 247,240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,207.86/1,090,861.47 = 247,240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,207.86x = 1,090,861.47 × 247,240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,207.86x = 269,704,873,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,704,873,466.78/727,207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,877.28

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