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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,527.50, 1,731,214.25 and 738,311.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,527.50, 1,731,214.25 and 738,311.77 is: 1,018,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,527.50 : 1,731,214.25 = 738,311.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,527.50/1,731,214.25 = 738,311.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,527.50x = 1,731,214.25 × 738,311.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,527.50x = 1,278,175,848,669.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,175,848,669.77/1,254,527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,850.40

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