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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,675.20, 1,091,512.80 and 254,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,675.20, 1,091,512.80 and 254,311.20 is: 381,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,675.20 : 1,091,512.80 = 254,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,675.20/1,091,512.80 = 254,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,675.20x = 1,091,512.80 × 254,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,675.20x = 277,583,929,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,583,929,983.36/727,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,466.80

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