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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343,994.59, 1,854,711.71 and 740,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343,994.59, 1,854,711.71 and 740,382.59 is: 1,021,727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343,994.59 : 1,854,711.71 = 740,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343,994.59/1,854,711.71 = 740,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343,994.59x = 1,854,711.71 × 740,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343,994.59x = 1,373,196,246,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,196,246,577.66/1,343,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,727.51

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