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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,975.44, 1,092,118.66 and 254,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,975.44, 1,092,118.66 and 254,676.24 is: 382,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,975.44 : 1,092,118.66 = 254,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,975.44/1,092,118.66 = 254,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,975.44x = 1,092,118.66 × 254,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,975.44x = 278,136,673,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,136,673,962.64/727,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,068.76

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