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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,971.90, 1,091,569.05 and 254,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,971.90, 1,091,569.05 and 254,672.70 is: 381,873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,971.90 : 1,091,569.05 = 254,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,971.90/1,091,569.05 = 254,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,971.90x = 1,091,569.05 × 254,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,971.90x = 277,992,837,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,992,837,199.94/727,971.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,873.03

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