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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233,142.44, 1,845,062.55 and 727,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233,142.44, 1,845,062.55 and 727,978.20 is: 1,089,221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233,142.44 : 1,845,062.55 = 727,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233,142.44/1,845,062.55 = 727,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233,142.44x = 1,845,062.55 × 727,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233,142.44x = 1,343,165,314,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,165,314,036.41/1,233,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,221.55

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