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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,587.38, 1,852,770.65 and 738,975.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,587.38, 1,852,770.65 and 738,975.38 is: 1,019,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,587.38 : 1,852,770.65 = 738,975.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,587.38/1,852,770.65 = 738,975.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,587.38x = 1,852,770.65 × 738,975.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,587.38x = 1,369,151,882,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,151,882,177.87/1,342,587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,786.05

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