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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359,042.44, 1,875,482.30 and 747,257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359,042.44, 1,875,482.30 and 747,257.74 is: 1,031,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359,042.44 : 1,875,482.30 = 747,257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359,042.44/1,875,482.30 = 747,257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359,042.44x = 1,875,482.30 × 747,257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359,042.44x = 1,401,468,662,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,468,662,087.44/1,359,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,217.74

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