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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,444.04, 1,091,168.11 and 254,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,444.04, 1,091,168.11 and 254,129.40 is: 381,194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,444.04 : 1,091,168.11 = 254,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,444.04/1,091,168.11 = 254,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,444.04x = 1,091,168.11 × 254,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,444.04x = 277,297,897,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,297,897,411.10/727,444.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,194.82

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