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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,888.54, 1,731,997.62 and 745,492.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,888.54, 1,731,997.62 and 745,492.50 is: 1,028,929.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,888.54 : 1,731,997.62 = 745,492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,888.54/1,731,997.62 = 745,492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,888.54x = 1,731,997.62 × 745,492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,888.54x = 1,291,191,235,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,191,235,727.85/1,254,888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,929.02

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