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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,043.82, 1,092,558.06 and 254,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,043.82, 1,092,558.06 and 254,733.28 is: 382,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,043.82 : 1,092,558.06 = 254,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,043.82/1,092,558.06 = 254,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,043.82x = 1,092,558.06 × 254,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,043.82x = 278,310,898,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,310,898,214.24/728,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,272.18

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