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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,737.40, 2,317,106.10 and 704,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544,737.40, 2,317,106.10 and 704,929.40 is: 1,057,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544,737.40 : 2,317,106.10 = 704,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544,737.40/2,317,106.10 = 704,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544,737.40x = 2,317,106.10 × 704,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544,737.40x = 1,633,396,212,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,396,212,809.34/1,544,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,394.10

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