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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187,066.76, 1,638,182.63 and 728,434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187,066.76, 1,638,182.63 and 728,434.74 is: 1,005,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187,066.76 : 1,638,182.63 = 728,434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187,066.76/1,638,182.63 = 728,434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187,066.76x = 1,638,182.63 × 728,434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187,066.76x = 1,193,309,138,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,309,138,156.57/1,187,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,258.66

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