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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295,241.40, 1,942,862.10 and 726,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295,241.40, 1,942,862.10 and 726,038.20 is: 1,089,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295,241.40 : 1,942,862.10 = 726,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295,241.40/1,942,862.10 = 726,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295,241.40x = 1,942,862.10 × 726,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295,241.40x = 1,410,592,101,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,592,101,932.22/1,295,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,057.30

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