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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217,233.32, 1,679,215.98 and 787,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217,233.32, 1,679,215.98 and 787,652.28 is: 1,086,593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217,233.32 : 1,679,215.98 = 787,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217,233.32/1,679,215.98 = 787,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217,233.32x = 1,679,215.98 × 787,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217,233.32x = 1,322,638,295,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,638,295,259.43/1,217,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,593.90

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