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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,410.10, 1,178,115.15 and 727,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,410.10, 1,178,115.15 and 727,673.30 is: 1,091,509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,410.10 : 1,178,115.15 = 727,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,410.10/1,178,115.15 = 727,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,410.10x = 1,178,115.15 × 727,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,410.10x = 857,282,938,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,282,938,980.50/785,410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,509.95

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