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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332,276.50, 1,838,541.58 and 728,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332,276.50, 1,838,541.58 and 728,664.50 is: 1,005,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332,276.50 : 1,838,541.58 = 728,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332,276.50/1,838,541.58 = 728,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332,276.50x = 1,838,541.58 × 728,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332,276.50x = 1,339,679,981,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,679,981,119.91/1,332,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,557.02

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