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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,265.68, 1,837,147.60 and 727,653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,265.68, 1,837,147.60 and 727,653.68 is: 1,004,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,265.68 : 1,837,147.60 = 727,653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,265.68/1,837,147.60 = 727,653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,265.68x = 1,837,147.60 × 727,653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,265.68x = 1,336,807,211,843.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,807,211,843.17/1,331,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,162.60

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