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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332,636.96, 1,839,053.52 and 729,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332,636.96, 1,839,053.52 and 729,012 is: 1,006,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332,636.96 : 1,839,053.52 = 729,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332,636.96/1,839,053.52 = 729,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332,636.96x = 1,839,053.52 × 729,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332,636.96x = 1,340,692,084,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,692,084,722.24/1,332,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,044.50

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