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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340,974, 1,850,544.12 and 737,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340,974, 1,850,544.12 and 737,362 is: 1,017,559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340,974 : 1,850,544.12 = 737,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340,974/1,850,544.12 = 737,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340,974x = 1,850,544.12 × 737,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340,974x = 1,364,520,913,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,520,913,411.44/1,340,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,559.56

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