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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,766.40, 1,091,260.80 and 254,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,766.40, 1,091,260.80 and 254,467.20 is: 381,564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,766.40 : 1,091,260.80 = 254,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,766.40/1,091,260.80 = 254,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,766.40x = 1,091,260.80 × 254,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,766.40x = 277,690,080,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,690,080,245.76/727,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,564.85

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