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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354,329.82, 1,868,934.70 and 742,461.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354,329.82, 1,868,934.70 and 742,461.67 is: 1,024,574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354,329.82 : 1,868,934.70 = 742,461.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354,329.82/1,868,934.70 = 742,461.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354,329.82x = 1,868,934.70 × 742,461.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354,329.82x = 1,387,612,378,482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,612,378,482.95/1,354,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,574.93

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