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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,406.60, 1,768,472.58 and 737,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,406.60, 1,768,472.58 and 737,562.76 is: 1,017,912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,406.60 : 1,768,472.58 = 737,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,406.60/1,768,472.58 = 737,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,406.60x = 1,768,472.58 × 737,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,406.60x = 1,304,359,517,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,359,517,089.12/1,281,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,912.28

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