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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,672.70, 1,091,509.05 and 254,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,672.70, 1,091,509.05 and 254,308.70 is: 381,463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,672.70 : 1,091,509.05 = 254,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,672.70/1,091,509.05 = 254,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,672.70x = 1,091,509.05 × 254,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,672.70x = 277,580,247,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,580,247,543.74/727,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,463.05

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