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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,569.30, 1,091,159.55 and 254,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,569.30, 1,091,159.55 and 254,205.30 is: 381,240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,569.30 : 1,091,159.55 = 254,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,569.30/1,091,159.55 = 254,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,569.30x = 1,091,159.55 × 254,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,569.30x = 277,378,540,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,378,540,755.62/727,569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,240.03

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