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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,124.68, 1,714,018.96 and 718,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,124.68, 1,714,018.96 and 718,744.82 is: 991,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,124.68 : 1,714,018.96 = 718,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,124.68/1,714,018.96 = 718,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,124.68x = 1,714,018.96 × 718,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,124.68x = 1,231,942,248,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,942,248,881.79/1,242,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,802.41

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