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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252,046, 1,727,823.48 and 715,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252,046, 1,727,823.48 and 715,502 is: 987,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252,046 : 1,727,823.48 = 715,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252,046/1,727,823.48 = 715,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252,046x = 1,727,823.48 × 715,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252,046x = 1,236,261,155,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,261,155,586.96/1,252,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,392.76

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