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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,974.43, 1,092,117.17 and 254,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,974.43, 1,092,117.17 and 254,675.23 is: 382,067.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,974.43 : 1,092,117.17 = 254,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,974.43/1,092,117.17 = 254,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,974.43x = 1,092,117.17 × 254,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,974.43x = 278,135,191,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,135,191,456.70/727,974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,067.25

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