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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,186.70, 1,860,983.70 and 708,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,186.70, 1,860,983.70 and 708,121.30 is: 1,060,872.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,186.70 : 1,860,983.70 = 708,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,186.70/1,860,983.70 = 708,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,186.70x = 1,860,983.70 × 708,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,186.70x = 1,317,802,196,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,802,196,922.81/1,242,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,872.89

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