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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,891.14, 1,091,938.64 and 254,468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,891.14, 1,091,938.64 and 254,468.82 is: 381,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,891.14 : 1,091,938.64 = 254,468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,891.14/1,091,938.64 = 254,468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,891.14x = 1,091,938.64 × 254,468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,891.14x = 277,864,335,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,864,335,960.86/727,891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,738.86

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