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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279,324, 1,765,622.64 and 742,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279,324, 1,765,622.64 and 742,780 is: 1,025,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279,324 : 1,765,622.64 = 742,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279,324/1,765,622.64 = 742,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279,324x = 1,765,622.64 × 742,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279,324x = 1,311,469,184,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,469,184,539.20/1,279,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025,126.70

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