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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437,389.80, 2,155,782.30 and 726,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437,389.80, 2,155,782.30 and 726,749.80 is: 1,089,971.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437,389.80 : 2,155,782.30 = 726,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437,389.80/2,155,782.30 = 726,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437,389.80x = 2,155,782.30 × 726,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437,389.80x = 1,566,714,355,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,714,355,368.54/1,437,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,971.81

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