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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338,767.76, 1,847,501.72 and 726,921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338,767.76, 1,847,501.72 and 726,921.72 is: 1,003,153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338,767.76 : 1,847,501.72 = 726,921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338,767.76/1,847,501.72 = 726,921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338,767.76x = 1,847,501.72 × 726,921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338,767.76x = 1,342,989,128,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,989,128,005.36/1,338,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003,153.17

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