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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,277.72, 1,852,343.56 and 738,665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,277.72, 1,852,343.56 and 738,665.72 is: 1,019,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,277.72 : 1,852,343.56 = 738,665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,277.72/1,852,343.56 = 738,665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,277.72x = 1,852,343.56 × 738,665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,277.72x = 1,368,262,689,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,262,689,434.76/1,342,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,358.86

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