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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152,005.70, 1,728,008.55 and 730,028.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152,005.70, 1,728,008.55 and 730,028.10 is: 1,095,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152,005.70 : 1,728,008.55 = 730,028.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152,005.70/1,728,008.55 = 730,028.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152,005.70x = 1,728,008.55 × 730,028.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152,005.70x = 1,261,494,798,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,494,798,540.25/1,152,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,042.15

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