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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,358.21, 1,305,233.15 and 727,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,358.21, 1,305,233.15 and 727,179.45 is: 1,003,999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,358.21 : 1,305,233.15 = 727,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,358.21/1,305,233.15 = 727,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,358.21x = 1,305,233.15 × 727,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,358.21x = 949,138,724,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,138,724,138.77/945,358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003,999.03

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