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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,094.78, 1,092,634.23 and 254,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,094.78, 1,092,634.23 and 254,784.24 is: 382,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,094.78 : 1,092,634.23 = 254,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,094.78/1,092,634.23 = 254,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,094.78x = 1,092,634.23 × 254,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,094.78x = 278,385,981,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,385,981,888.54/728,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,348.55

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