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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257,512.06, 1,735,097.54 and 748,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257,512.06, 1,735,097.54 and 748,114.94 is: 1,032,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257,512.06 : 1,735,097.54 = 748,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257,512.06/1,735,097.54 = 748,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257,512.06x = 1,735,097.54 × 748,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257,512.06x = 1,298,052,392,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,052,392,031.25/1,257,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,238.52

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