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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,245.35, 1,843,871.85 and 727,048.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,245.35, 1,843,871.85 and 727,048.35 is: 1,087,919.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,245.35 : 1,843,871.85 = 727,048.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,245.35/1,843,871.85 = 727,048.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,245.35x = 1,843,871.85 × 727,048.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,245.35x = 1,340,583,986,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,583,986,153.95/1,232,245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,919.70

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