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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206,439.73, 1,809,383.83 and 720,259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206,439.73, 1,809,383.83 and 720,259.38 is: 1,080,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206,439.73 : 1,809,383.83 = 720,259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206,439.73/1,809,383.83 = 720,259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206,439.73x = 1,809,383.83 × 720,259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206,439.73x = 1,303,225,675,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,225,675,577.83/1,206,439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,224.43

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