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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266,145.37, 1,747,447.01 and 722,156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266,145.37, 1,747,447.01 and 722,156.46 is: 996,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266,145.37 : 1,747,447.01 = 722,156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266,145.37/1,747,447.01 = 722,156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266,145.37x = 1,747,447.01 × 722,156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266,145.37x = 1,261,930,146,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,930,146,779.18/1,266,145.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,670.82

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