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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,841.02, 1,091,863.56 and 254,418.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,841.02, 1,091,863.56 and 254,418.70 is: 381,663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,841.02 : 1,091,863.56 = 254,418.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,841.02/1,091,863.56 = 254,418.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,841.02x = 1,091,863.56 × 254,418.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,841.02x = 277,790,507,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,790,507,512.57/727,841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,663.71

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