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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215,139.70, 1,819,210.35 and 742,747.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215,139.70, 1,819,210.35 and 742,747.70 is: 1,111,982.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215,139.70 : 1,819,210.35 = 742,747.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215,139.70/1,819,210.35 = 742,747.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215,139.70x = 1,819,210.35 × 742,747.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215,139.70x = 1,351,214,303,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,214,303,278.70/1,215,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,982.68

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