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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,725.60, 1,091,588.40 and 254,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,725.60, 1,091,588.40 and 254,458.80 is: 381,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,725.60 : 1,091,588.40 = 254,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,725.60/1,091,588.40 = 254,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,725.60x = 1,091,588.40 × 254,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,725.60x = 277,764,274,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,764,274,357.92/727,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,688.20

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