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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,114.22, 1,092,663.18 and 254,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,114.22, 1,092,663.18 and 254,803.68 is: 382,377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,114.22 : 1,092,663.18 = 254,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,114.22/1,092,663.18 = 254,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,114.22x = 1,092,663.18 × 254,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,114.22x = 278,414,599,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,414,599,264.50/728,114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,377.64

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