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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248,564, 1,723,018.32 and 712,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248,564, 1,723,018.32 and 712,020 is: 982,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248,564 : 1,723,018.32 = 712,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248,564/1,723,018.32 = 712,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248,564x = 1,723,018.32 × 712,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248,564x = 1,226,823,504,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,823,504,206.40/1,248,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,587.60

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