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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,265.92, 1,852,327.26 and 738,653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,265.92, 1,852,327.26 and 738,653.92 is: 1,019,342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,265.92 : 1,852,327.26 = 738,653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,265.92/1,852,327.26 = 738,653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,265.92x = 1,852,327.26 × 738,653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,265.92x = 1,368,228,787,091.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,228,787,091.04/1,342,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,342.57

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