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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059,884.76, 1,462,073.18 and 737,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059,884.76, 1,462,073.18 and 737,034.36 is: 1,016,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059,884.76 : 1,462,073.18 = 737,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059,884.76/1,462,073.18 = 737,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059,884.76x = 1,462,073.18 × 737,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059,884.76x = 1,077,598,170,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,598,170,494.46/1,059,884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016,712.58

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