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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,436, 1,302,679.60 and 741,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,436, 1,302,679.60 and 741,274.48 is: 1,111,933.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,436 : 1,302,679.60 = 741,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,436/1,302,679.60 = 741,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,436x = 1,302,679.60 × 741,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,436x = 965,643,143,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,643,143,096.61/868,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,933.57

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