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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,996.10, 1,177,494.15 and 727,259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,996.10, 1,177,494.15 and 727,259.30 is: 1,090,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,996.10 : 1,177,494.15 = 727,259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,996.10/1,177,494.15 = 727,259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,996.10x = 1,177,494.15 × 727,259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,996.10x = 856,343,571,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,343,571,283.10/784,996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,888.95

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