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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,131.49, 1,730,404.97 and 737,907.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,131.49, 1,730,404.97 and 737,907.91 is: 1,018,138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,131.49 : 1,730,404.97 = 737,907.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,131.49/1,730,404.97 = 737,907.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,131.49x = 1,730,404.97 × 737,907.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,131.49x = 1,276,879,511,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,879,511,176.77/1,254,131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,138.47

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