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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,555.85, 1,092,172.20 and 254,982.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,555.85, 1,092,172.20 and 254,982.87 is: 382,242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,555.85 : 1,092,172.20 = 254,982.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,555.85/1,092,172.20 = 254,982.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,555.85x = 1,092,172.20 × 254,982.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,555.85x = 278,485,202,090.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,485,202,090.21/728,555.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,242.76

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