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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,141.57, 1,852,155.38 and 738,529.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,141.57, 1,852,155.38 and 738,529.57 is: 1,019,170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,141.57 : 1,852,155.38 = 738,529.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,141.57/1,852,155.38 = 738,529.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,141.57x = 1,852,155.38 × 738,529.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,141.57x = 1,367,871,516,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,871,516,364.59/1,342,141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,170.81

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