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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,783.80, 1,091,676.78 and 254,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,783.80, 1,091,676.78 and 254,468.40 is: 381,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,783.80 : 1,091,676.78 = 254,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,783.80/1,091,676.78 = 254,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,783.80x = 1,091,676.78 × 254,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,783.80x = 277,797,243,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,797,243,523.75/727,783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,702.98

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