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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,094.27, 1,092,633.49 and 254,783.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,094.27, 1,092,633.49 and 254,783.73 is: 382,347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,094.27 : 1,092,633.49 = 254,783.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,094.27/1,092,633.49 = 254,783.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,094.27x = 1,092,633.49 × 254,783.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,094.27x = 278,385,236,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,385,236,105.12/728,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,347.79

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