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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,293.50, 1,852,365.31 and 738,681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,293.50, 1,852,365.31 and 738,681.50 is: 1,019,380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,293.50 : 1,852,365.31 = 738,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,293.50/1,852,365.31 = 738,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,293.50x = 1,852,365.31 × 738,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,293.50x = 1,368,307,988,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,307,988,522.97/1,342,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,380.62

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