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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359,157.37, 1,875,586.73 and 747,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359,157.37, 1,875,586.73 and 747,273.74 is: 1,031,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359,157.37 : 1,875,586.73 = 747,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359,157.37/1,875,586.73 = 747,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359,157.37x = 1,875,586.73 × 747,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359,157.37x = 1,401,576,697,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,576,697,307.17/1,359,157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,210.02

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