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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,991.41, 1,718,064.82 and 761,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,991.41, 1,718,064.82 and 761,521.04 is: 1,050,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,991.41 : 1,718,064.82 = 761,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,991.41/1,718,064.82 = 761,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,991.41x = 1,718,064.82 × 761,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,991.41x = 1,308,342,508,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,342,508,513.81/1,244,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,884.77

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