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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,377.11, 1,729,477.94 and 716,729.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,377.11, 1,729,477.94 and 716,729.43 is: 988,982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,377.11 : 1,729,477.94 = 716,729.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,377.11/1,729,477.94 = 716,729.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,377.11x = 1,729,477.94 × 716,729.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,377.11x = 1,239,567,734,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,567,734,550.13/1,253,377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,982.27

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