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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275,317.20, 1,759,870.28 and 731,425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275,317.20, 1,759,870.28 and 731,425.04 is: 1,009,327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275,317.20 : 1,759,870.28 = 731,425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275,317.20/1,759,870.28 = 731,425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275,317.20x = 1,759,870.28 × 731,425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275,317.20x = 1,287,213,189,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,213,189,943.81/1,275,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009,327.87

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