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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,273.94, 1,852,338.34 and 738,661.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,273.94, 1,852,338.34 and 738,661.94 is: 1,019,353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,273.94 : 1,852,338.34 = 738,661.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,273.94/1,852,338.34 = 738,661.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,273.94x = 1,852,338.34 × 738,661.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,273.94x = 1,368,251,831,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,251,831,760.78/1,342,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,353.64

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