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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127,727.55, 1,691,665.04 and 328,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127,727.55, 1,691,665.04 and 328,942 is: 493,434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127,727.55 : 1,691,665.04 = 328,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127,727.55/1,691,665.04 = 328,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127,727.55x = 1,691,665.04 × 328,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127,727.55x = 556,459,681,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,459,681,587.68/1,127,727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,434.50

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