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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349,442.54, 1,862,229.12 and 737,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349,442.54, 1,862,229.12 and 737,599.32 is: 1,017,886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349,442.54 : 1,862,229.12 = 737,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349,442.54/1,862,229.12 = 737,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349,442.54x = 1,862,229.12 × 737,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349,442.54x = 1,373,578,932,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,578,932,596.20/1,349,442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,886.20

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