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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,680, 1,707,998.40 and 701,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237,680, 1,707,998.40 and 701,136 is: 967,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237,680 : 1,707,998.40 = 701,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237,680/1,707,998.40 = 701,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237,680x = 1,707,998.40 × 701,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237,680x = 1,197,539,166,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,539,166,182.40/1,237,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,567.68

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