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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,119.97, 1,092,671.81 and 254,809.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,119.97, 1,092,671.81 and 254,809.43 is: 382,386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,119.97 : 1,092,671.81 = 254,809.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,119.97/1,092,671.81 = 254,809.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,119.97x = 1,092,671.81 × 254,809.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,119.97x = 278,423,081,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,423,081,083.17/728,119.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,386.27

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