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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,557.36, 1,092,174.46 and 254,984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,557.36, 1,092,174.46 and 254,984.38 is: 382,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,557.36 : 1,092,174.46 = 254,984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,557.36/1,092,174.46 = 254,984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,557.36x = 1,092,174.46 × 254,984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,557.36x = 278,487,424,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,487,424,167.04/728,557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,245.02

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