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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,334.14, 1,852,421.34 and 738,722.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,334.14, 1,852,421.34 and 738,722.14 is: 1,019,436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,334.14 : 1,852,421.34 = 738,722.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,334.14/1,852,421.34 = 738,722.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,334.14x = 1,852,421.34 × 738,722.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,334.14x = 1,368,424,656,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,424,656,466.47/1,342,334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,436.68

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