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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,856.70, 1,091,785.05 and 254,492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,856.70, 1,091,785.05 and 254,492.70 is: 381,739.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,856.70 : 1,091,785.05 = 254,492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,856.70/1,091,785.05 = 254,492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,856.70x = 1,091,785.05 × 254,492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,856.70x = 277,851,325,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,851,325,194.14/727,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,739.05

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