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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245,414, 1,718,673.24 and 708,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245,414, 1,718,673.24 and 708,870 is: 978,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245,414 : 1,718,673.24 = 708,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245,414/1,718,673.24 = 708,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245,414x = 1,718,673.24 × 708,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245,414x = 1,218,315,899,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,315,899,638.80/1,245,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,241.69

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