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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,460.74, 1,091,193.27 and 254,146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,460.74, 1,091,193.27 and 254,146.15 is: 381,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,460.74 : 1,091,193.27 = 254,146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,460.74/1,091,193.27 = 254,146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,460.74x = 1,091,193.27 × 254,146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,460.74x = 277,322,568,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,322,568,476.41/727,460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,219.98

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