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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,873.20, 1,091,809.80 and 254,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,873.20, 1,091,809.80 and 254,509.20 is: 381,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,873.20 : 1,091,809.80 = 254,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,873.20/1,091,809.80 = 254,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,873.20x = 1,091,809.80 × 254,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,873.20x = 277,875,638,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,875,638,750.16/727,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,763.80

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