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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729,256.82, 2,593,979.86 and 718,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729,256.82, 2,593,979.86 and 718,481 is: 1,077,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729,256.82 : 2,593,979.86 = 718,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729,256.82/2,593,979.86 = 718,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729,256.82x = 2,593,979.86 × 718,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729,256.82x = 1,863,725,243,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,725,243,792.66/1,729,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,760.82

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