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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483,281.74, 2,224,987.32 and 725,761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483,281.74, 2,224,987.32 and 725,761.06 is: 1,088,673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483,281.74 : 2,224,987.32 = 725,761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483,281.74/2,224,987.32 = 725,761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483,281.74x = 2,224,987.32 × 725,761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483,281.74x = 1,614,809,155,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,809,155,849.76/1,483,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,673.25

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