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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,345.52, 1,837,256.78 and 727,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,345.52, 1,837,256.78 and 727,733.52 is: 1,004,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,345.52 : 1,837,256.78 = 727,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,345.52/1,837,256.78 = 727,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,345.52x = 1,837,256.78 × 727,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,345.52x = 1,337,033,343,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,033,343,653.27/1,331,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,272.24

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