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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,855.62, 1,092,121.61 and 278,427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,855.62, 1,092,121.61 and 278,427.93 is: 417,771.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,855.62 : 1,092,121.61 = 278,427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,855.62/1,092,121.61 = 278,427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,855.62x = 1,092,121.61 × 278,427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,855.62x = 304,077,157,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,077,157,788.43/727,855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,771.26

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