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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,973.43, 1,092,115.67 and 254,674.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,973.43, 1,092,115.67 and 254,674.23 is: 382,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,973.43 : 1,092,115.67 = 254,674.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,973.43/1,092,115.67 = 254,674.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,973.43x = 1,092,115.67 × 254,674.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,973.43x = 278,133,716,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,133,716,054.81/727,973.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,065.75

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