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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271,594.43, 1,754,795.14 and 727,727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271,594.43, 1,754,795.14 and 727,727.63 is: 1,004,261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271,594.43 : 1,754,795.14 = 727,727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271,594.43/1,754,795.14 = 727,727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271,594.43x = 1,754,795.14 × 727,727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271,594.43x = 1,277,012,897,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,012,897,774.42/1,271,594.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,261.16

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