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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,075.20, 1,092,112.80 and 254,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,075.20, 1,092,112.80 and 254,711.20 is: 382,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,075.20 : 1,092,112.80 = 254,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,075.20/1,092,112.80 = 254,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,075.20x = 1,092,112.80 × 254,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,075.20x = 278,173,361,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,173,361,823.36/728,075.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,066.80

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