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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,648.40, 1,853,472.60 and 737,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,648.40, 1,853,472.60 and 737,984.40 is: 1,106,976.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,648.40 : 1,853,472.60 = 737,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,648.40/1,853,472.60 = 737,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,648.40x = 1,853,472.60 × 737,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,648.40x = 1,367,833,864,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,833,864,627.44/1,235,648.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,976.60

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