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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,273.20, 1,872,003.30 and 741,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,273.20, 1,872,003.30 and 741,201.40 is: 1,112,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,273.20 : 1,872,003.30 = 741,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,273.20/1,872,003.30 = 741,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,273.20x = 1,872,003.30 × 741,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,273.20x = 1,387,531,466,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,531,466,764.62/1,247,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,451.92

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