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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332,274.50, 1,838,538.81 and 728,662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332,274.50, 1,838,538.81 and 728,662.50 is: 1,005,554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332,274.50 : 1,838,538.81 = 728,662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332,274.50/1,838,538.81 = 728,662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332,274.50x = 1,838,538.81 × 728,662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332,274.50x = 1,339,674,285,641.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,674,285,641.63/1,332,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,554.25

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