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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,527.69, 1,731,214.51 and 738,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,527.69, 1,731,214.51 and 738,311.96 is: 1,018,850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,527.69 : 1,731,214.51 = 738,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,527.69/1,731,214.51 = 738,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,527.69x = 1,731,214.51 × 738,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,527.69x = 1,278,176,367,556.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,176,367,556.69/1,254,527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,850.67

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