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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270,046.52, 1,752,697.44 and 726,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270,046.52, 1,752,697.44 and 726,270.84 is: 1,002,272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270,046.52 : 1,752,697.44 = 726,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270,046.52/1,752,697.44 = 726,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270,046.52x = 1,752,697.44 × 726,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270,046.52x = 1,272,933,042,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,933,042,014.65/1,270,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,272.77

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