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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,810.40, 1,091,764.20 and 248,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,810.40, 1,091,764.20 and 248,031.20 is: 372,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,810.40 : 1,091,764.20 = 248,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,810.40/1,091,764.20 = 248,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,810.40x = 1,091,764.20 × 248,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,810.40x = 270,791,584,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,791,584,643.04/727,810.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,063.36

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