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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304,247.42, 1,799,838.63 and 731,285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304,247.42, 1,799,838.63 and 731,285.82 is: 1,009,161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304,247.42 : 1,799,838.63 = 731,285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304,247.42/1,799,838.63 = 731,285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304,247.42x = 1,799,838.63 × 731,285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304,247.42x = 1,316,196,468,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,196,468,407.23/1,304,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009,161.64

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