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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,570.14, 1,852,747.02 and 738,958.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,570.14, 1,852,747.02 and 738,958.14 is: 1,019,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,570.14 : 1,852,747.02 = 738,958.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,570.14/1,852,747.02 = 738,958.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,570.14x = 1,852,747.02 × 738,958.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,570.14x = 1,369,102,491,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,102,491,789.74/1,342,570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,762.36

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