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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738,251.60, 2,607,377.40 and 742,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738,251.60, 2,607,377.40 and 742,923.60 is: 1,114,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738,251.60 : 2,607,377.40 = 742,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738,251.60/2,607,377.40 = 742,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738,251.60x = 2,607,377.40 × 742,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738,251.60x = 1,937,082,204,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,082,204,566.64/1,738,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,385.40

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