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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299,187.44, 1,792,873.44 and 726,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299,187.44, 1,792,873.44 and 726,227.28 is: 1,002,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299,187.44 : 1,792,873.44 = 726,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299,187.44/1,792,873.44 = 726,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299,187.44x = 1,792,873.44 × 726,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299,187.44x = 1,302,033,601,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,033,601,715.44/1,299,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,190.72

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