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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,432.20, 1,092,129.90 and 278,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,432.20, 1,092,129.90 and 278,979.40 is: 418,270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,432.20 : 1,092,129.90 = 278,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,432.20/1,092,129.90 = 278,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,432.20x = 1,092,129.90 × 278,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,432.20x = 304,681,744,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,681,744,224.06/728,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,270.56

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