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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241,284.28, 1,712,969.71 and 697,434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241,284.28, 1,712,969.71 and 697,434.08 is: 962,457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241,284.28 : 1,712,969.71 = 697,434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241,284.28/1,712,969.71 = 697,434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241,284.28x = 1,712,969.71 × 697,434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241,284.28x = 1,194,683,443,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,683,443,453.28/1,241,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,457.57

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