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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273,945.84, 1,757,844.52 and 729,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273,945.84, 1,757,844.52 and 729,977.04 is: 1,007,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273,945.84 : 1,757,844.52 = 729,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273,945.84/1,757,844.52 = 729,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273,945.84x = 1,757,844.52 × 729,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273,945.84x = 1,283,186,139,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,186,139,489.82/1,273,945.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007,253.29

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