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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,052.60, 1,092,078.90 and 254,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,052.60, 1,092,078.90 and 254,785.80 is: 382,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,052.60 : 1,092,078.90 = 254,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,052.60/1,092,078.90 = 254,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,052.60x = 1,092,078.90 × 254,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,052.60x = 278,246,196,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,246,196,199.62/728,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,178.70

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