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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332,048.83, 1,838,199.98 and 728,436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332,048.83, 1,838,199.98 and 728,436.83 is: 1,005,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332,048.83 : 1,838,199.98 = 728,436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332,048.83/1,838,199.98 = 728,436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332,048.83x = 1,838,199.98 × 728,436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332,048.83x = 1,339,012,562,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,012,562,695.08/1,332,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,227.84

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