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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,182.56, 1,764,048.15 and 734,317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,182.56, 1,764,048.15 and 734,317.33 is: 1,013,447.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,182.56 : 1,764,048.15 = 734,317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,182.56/1,764,048.15 = 734,317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,182.56x = 1,764,048.15 × 734,317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,182.56x = 1,295,371,127,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,371,127,499.44/1,278,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,447.66

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