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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,555.82, 1,092,172.12 and 254,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,555.82, 1,092,172.12 and 254,982.84 is: 382,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,555.82 : 1,092,172.12 = 254,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,555.82/1,092,172.12 = 254,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,555.82x = 1,092,172.12 × 254,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,555.82x = 278,485,144,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,485,144,193.32/728,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,242.70

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