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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,323.76, 1,786,227.61 and 721,368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294,323.76, 1,786,227.61 and 721,368.03 is: 995,521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294,323.76 : 1,786,227.61 = 721,368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294,323.76/1,786,227.61 = 721,368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294,323.76x = 1,786,227.61 × 721,368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294,323.76x = 1,288,527,498,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,527,498,899.91/1,294,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995,521.78

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