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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,384.89, 1,091,077.26 and 278,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,384.89, 1,091,077.26 and 278,151.20 is: 417,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,384.89 : 1,091,077.26 = 278,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,384.89/1,091,077.26 = 278,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,384.89x = 1,091,077.26 × 278,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,384.89x = 303,484,443,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,484,443,706.33/727,384.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,226.76

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