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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252,048.05, 1,727,826.42 and 708,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252,048.05, 1,727,826.42 and 708,172.14 is: 977,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252,048.05 : 1,727,826.42 = 708,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252,048.05/1,727,826.42 = 708,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252,048.05x = 1,727,826.42 × 708,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252,048.05x = 1,223,598,533,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,598,533,399.94/1,252,048.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,277.62

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