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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,904.70, 1,091,857.05 and 254,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,904.70, 1,091,857.05 and 254,540.70 is: 381,811.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,904.70 : 1,091,857.05 = 254,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,904.70/1,091,857.05 = 254,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,904.70x = 1,091,857.05 × 254,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,904.70x = 277,922,057,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,922,057,806.94/727,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,811.05

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