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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,343.52, 1,837,254.02 and 727,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,343.52, 1,837,254.02 and 727,731.52 is: 1,004,269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,343.52 : 1,837,254.02 = 727,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,343.52/1,837,254.02 = 727,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,343.52x = 1,837,254.02 × 727,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,343.52x = 1,337,027,660,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,027,660,600.71/1,331,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,269.48

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