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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284,263.46, 1,772,265.69 and 740,400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284,263.46, 1,772,265.69 and 740,400.30 is: 1,021,742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284,263.46 : 1,772,265.69 = 740,400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284,263.46/1,772,265.69 = 740,400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284,263.46x = 1,772,265.69 × 740,400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284,263.46x = 1,312,186,048,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,186,048,555.71/1,284,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,742.10

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