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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,031.50, 1,707,103.72 and 753,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237,031.50, 1,707,103.72 and 753,596.50 is: 1,039,963.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237,031.50 : 1,707,103.72 = 753,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237,031.50/1,707,103.72 = 753,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237,031.50x = 1,707,103.72 × 753,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237,031.50x = 1,286,467,388,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,467,388,528.98/1,237,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039,963.32

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