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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,079.30, 1,755,118.95 and 727,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,079.30, 1,755,118.95 and 727,711.30 is: 1,091,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,079.30 : 1,755,118.95 = 727,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,079.30/1,755,118.95 = 727,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,079.30x = 1,755,118.95 × 727,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,079.30x = 1,277,219,892,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,219,892,759.14/1,170,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,566.95

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