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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,528, 1,731,214.94 and 738,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,528, 1,731,214.94 and 738,312.27 is: 1,018,851.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,528 : 1,731,214.94 = 738,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,528/1,731,214.94 = 738,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,528x = 1,731,214.94 × 738,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,528x = 1,278,177,223,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,177,223,553.24/1,254,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,851.09

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