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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,016.12, 1,092,076.02 and 254,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,016.12, 1,092,076.02 and 254,820.60 is: 382,249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,016.12 : 1,092,076.02 = 254,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,016.12/1,092,076.02 = 254,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,016.12x = 1,092,076.02 × 254,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,016.12x = 278,283,466,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,283,466,662.01/728,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,249.05

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