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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,111.10, 1,177,666.65 and 727,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,111.10, 1,177,666.65 and 727,374.30 is: 1,091,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,111.10 : 1,177,666.65 = 727,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,111.10/1,177,666.65 = 727,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,111.10x = 1,177,666.65 × 727,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,111.10x = 856,604,455,177.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,604,455,177.10/785,111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,061.45

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