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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,906.30, 1,091,567.85 and 254,347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,906.30, 1,091,567.85 and 254,347.90 is: 381,419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,906.30 : 1,091,567.85 = 254,347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,906.30/1,091,567.85 = 254,347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,906.30x = 1,091,567.85 × 254,347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,906.30x = 277,637,990,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,637,990,355.02/727,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,419.96

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