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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,271.25, 1,852,334.63 and 738,659.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,271.25, 1,852,334.63 and 738,659.25 is: 1,019,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,271.25 : 1,852,334.63 = 738,659.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,271.25/1,852,334.63 = 738,659.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,271.25x = 1,852,334.63 × 738,659.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,271.25x = 1,368,244,107,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,244,107,621.50/1,342,271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,349.93

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