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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248,437.40, 1,722,849.51 and 704,596.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248,437.40, 1,722,849.51 and 704,596.11 is: 972,345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248,437.40 : 1,722,849.51 = 704,596.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248,437.40/1,722,849.51 = 704,596.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248,437.40x = 1,722,849.51 × 704,596.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248,437.40x = 1,213,913,062,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,913,062,861.41/1,248,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,345.96

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