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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260,161.55, 1,738,514.79 and 729,383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260,161.55, 1,738,514.79 and 729,383.61 is: 1,006,255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260,161.55 : 1,738,514.79 = 729,383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260,161.55/1,738,514.79 = 729,383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260,161.55x = 1,738,514.79 × 729,383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260,161.55x = 1,268,044,193,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,044,193,568.59/1,260,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,255.26

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