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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,511.52, 1,091,269.44 and 254,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,511.52, 1,091,269.44 and 254,196.96 is: 381,296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,511.52 : 1,091,269.44 = 254,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,511.52/1,091,269.44 = 254,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,511.52x = 1,091,269.44 × 254,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,511.52x = 277,397,374,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,397,374,188.90/727,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,296.19

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