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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,181.52, 1,767,946.25 and 737,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,181.52, 1,767,946.25 and 737,229.52 is: 1,017,328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,181.52 : 1,767,946.25 = 737,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,181.52/1,767,946.25 = 737,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,181.52x = 1,767,946.25 × 737,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,181.52x = 1,303,382,162,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,382,162,696.51/1,281,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,328.26

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