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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341,849, 1,851,751.62 and 738,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341,849, 1,851,751.62 and 738,224.04 is: 1,018,749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341,849 : 1,851,751.62 = 738,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341,849/1,851,751.62 = 738,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341,849x = 1,851,751.62 × 738,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341,849x = 1,367,007,561,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,007,561,992.95/1,341,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,749.18

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