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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,821.40, 1,091,343.30 and 254,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,821.40, 1,091,343.30 and 254,522.20 is: 381,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,821.40 : 1,091,343.30 = 254,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,821.40/1,091,343.30 = 254,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,821.40x = 1,091,343.30 × 254,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,821.40x = 277,771,097,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,771,097,671.26/727,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,647.34

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