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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,555.11, 1,092,171.08 and 254,982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,555.11, 1,092,171.08 and 254,982.13 is: 382,241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,555.11 : 1,092,171.08 = 254,982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,555.11/1,092,171.08 = 254,982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,555.11x = 1,092,171.08 × 254,982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,555.11x = 278,484,106,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,484,106,209.83/728,555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,241.65

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