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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354,321.92, 1,868,985.18 and 742,533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354,321.92, 1,868,985.18 and 742,533.24 is: 1,024,707.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354,321.92 : 1,868,985.18 = 742,533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354,321.92/1,868,985.18 = 742,533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354,321.92x = 1,868,985.18 × 742,533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354,321.92x = 1,387,783,621,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,783,621,217.38/1,354,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,707.35

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