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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230,239.70, 1,845,359.55 and 724,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230,239.70, 1,845,359.55 and 724,281.30 is: 1,086,421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230,239.70 : 1,845,359.55 = 724,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230,239.70/1,845,359.55 = 724,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230,239.70x = 1,845,359.55 × 724,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230,239.70x = 1,336,559,413,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,559,413,841.42/1,230,239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,421.95

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