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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,918.20, 1,091,877.30 and 254,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,918.20, 1,091,877.30 and 254,554.20 is: 381,831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,918.20 : 1,091,877.30 = 254,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,918.20/1,091,877.30 = 254,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,918.20x = 1,091,877.30 × 254,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,918.20x = 277,941,952,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,941,952,599.66/727,918.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,831.30

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