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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252,189.72, 1,728,032.70 and 708,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252,189.72, 1,728,032.70 and 708,329.80 is: 977,501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252,189.72 : 1,728,032.70 = 708,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252,189.72/1,728,032.70 = 708,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252,189.72x = 1,728,032.70 × 708,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252,189.72x = 1,224,017,056,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,017,056,784.46/1,252,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,501.28

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