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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,682.56, 1,731,469.08 and 738,455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,682.56, 1,731,469.08 and 738,455.82 is: 1,019,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,682.56 : 1,731,469.08 = 738,455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,682.56/1,731,469.08 = 738,455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,682.56x = 1,731,469.08 × 738,455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,682.56x = 1,278,613,419,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,613,419,276.05/1,254,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,073.24

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