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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,527.50, 1,791,934.51 and 725,572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,527.50, 1,791,934.51 and 725,572.38 is: 1,001,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,527.50 : 1,791,934.51 = 725,572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,527.50/1,791,934.51 = 725,572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,527.50x = 1,791,934.51 × 725,572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,527.50x = 1,300,178,187,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,178,187,224.83/1,298,527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001,271.20

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