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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151,901.80, 1,727,852.70 and 731,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151,901.80, 1,727,852.70 and 731,479.40 is: 1,097,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151,901.80 : 1,727,852.70 = 731,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151,901.80/1,727,852.70 = 731,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151,901.80x = 1,727,852.70 × 731,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151,901.80x = 1,263,888,656,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,888,656,284.38/1,151,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,219.10

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