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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296,421.20, 1,942,979.40 and 727,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296,421.20, 1,942,979.40 and 727,801.20 is: 1,090,774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296,421.20 : 1,942,979.40 = 727,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296,421.20/1,942,979.40 = 727,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296,421.20x = 1,942,979.40 × 727,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296,421.20x = 1,414,102,738,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,102,738,895.28/1,296,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,774.15

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