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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301,271.49, 1,795,629.97 and 720,473.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301,271.49, 1,795,629.97 and 720,473.35 is: 994,184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301,271.49 : 1,795,629.97 = 720,473.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301,271.49/1,795,629.97 = 720,473.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301,271.49x = 1,795,629.97 × 720,473.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301,271.49x = 1,293,703,537,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,703,537,730.81/1,301,271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,184.18

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