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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,529.63, 1,731,217.18 and 738,313.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,529.63, 1,731,217.18 and 738,313.89 is: 1,018,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,529.63 : 1,731,217.18 = 738,313.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,529.63/1,731,217.18 = 738,313.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,529.63x = 1,731,217.18 × 738,313.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,529.63x = 1,278,181,690,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,181,690,600.63/1,254,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,853.33

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