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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275,947.96, 1,760,881.61 and 732,078.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275,947.96, 1,760,881.61 and 732,078.72 is: 1,010,310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275,947.96 : 1,760,881.61 = 732,078.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275,947.96/1,760,881.61 = 732,078.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275,947.96x = 1,760,881.61 × 732,078.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275,947.96x = 1,289,103,956,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,103,956,950.54/1,275,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,310.77

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