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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152,141.80, 1,728,212.70 and 731,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152,141.80, 1,728,212.70 and 731,719.40 is: 1,097,579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152,141.80 : 1,728,212.70 = 731,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152,141.80/1,728,212.70 = 731,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152,141.80x = 1,728,212.70 × 731,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152,141.80x = 1,264,566,759,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,566,759,916.38/1,152,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,579.10

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