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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,051.10, 1,092,076.65 and 254,784.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,051.10, 1,092,076.65 and 254,784.30 is: 382,176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,051.10 : 1,092,076.65 = 254,784.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,051.10/1,092,076.65 = 254,784.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,051.10x = 1,092,076.65 × 254,784.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,051.10x = 278,243,984,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,243,984,816.60/728,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,176.45

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