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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360,572.61, 1,877,543.14 and 748,668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360,572.61, 1,877,543.14 and 748,668.17 is: 1,033,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360,572.61 : 1,877,543.14 = 748,668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360,572.61/1,877,543.14 = 748,668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360,572.61x = 1,877,543.14 × 748,668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360,572.61x = 1,405,656,786,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,656,786,719.85/1,360,572.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,136.18

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