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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,823.59, 1,792,431.92 and 725,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,823.59, 1,792,431.92 and 725,863.76 is: 1,001,722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,823.59 : 1,792,431.92 = 725,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,823.59/1,792,431.92 = 725,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,823.59x = 1,792,431.92 × 725,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,823.59x = 1,301,061,360,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,061,360,403.74/1,298,823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001,722.92

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