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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,184.56, 1,764,050.91 and 734,319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,184.56, 1,764,050.91 and 734,319.33 is: 1,013,450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,184.56 : 1,764,050.91 = 734,319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,184.56/1,764,050.91 = 734,319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,184.56x = 1,764,050.91 × 734,319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,184.56x = 1,295,376,682,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,376,682,317.09/1,278,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,450.42

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