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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,688, 1,721,977.92 and 703,935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,688, 1,721,977.92 and 703,935.36 is: 971,525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,688 : 1,721,977.92 = 703,935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,688/1,721,977.92 = 703,935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,688x = 1,721,977.92 × 703,935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,688x = 1,212,161,147,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,161,147,027.25/1,247,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,525.85

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