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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299,167.48, 1,792,819.50 and 726,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299,167.48, 1,792,819.50 and 726,275 is: 1,002,241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299,167.48 : 1,792,819.50 = 726,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299,167.48/1,792,819.50 = 726,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299,167.48x = 1,792,819.50 × 726,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299,167.48x = 1,302,079,982,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,079,982,362.50/1,299,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,241.82

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