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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286,130.22, 1,774,731.78 and 742,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286,130.22, 1,774,731.78 and 742,441.18 is: 1,024,494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286,130.22 : 1,774,731.78 = 742,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286,130.22/1,774,731.78 = 742,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286,130.22x = 1,774,731.78 × 742,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286,130.22x = 1,317,633,956,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,633,956,926.70/1,286,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,494.98

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