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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338,241.82, 1,846,777.98 and 726,395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338,241.82, 1,846,777.98 and 726,395.06 is: 1,002,427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338,241.82 : 1,846,777.98 = 726,395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338,241.82/1,846,777.98 = 726,395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338,241.82x = 1,846,777.98 × 726,395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338,241.82x = 1,341,490,401,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,490,401,588.78/1,338,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,427.50

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