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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,430.22, 1,729,740.77 and 737,205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,430.22, 1,729,740.77 and 737,205.88 is: 1,017,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,430.22 : 1,729,740.77 = 737,205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,430.22/1,729,740.77 = 737,205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,430.22x = 1,729,740.77 × 737,205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,430.22x = 1,275,175,066,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,175,066,519.73/1,253,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,348.27

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