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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361,423.72, 1,878,691.14 and 749,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361,423.72, 1,878,691.14 and 749,457.32 is: 1,034,210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361,423.72 : 1,878,691.14 = 749,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361,423.72/1,878,691.14 = 749,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361,423.72x = 1,878,691.14 × 749,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361,423.72x = 1,407,998,826,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,998,826,892.14/1,361,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,210.59

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