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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,035.38, 1,730,588.70 and 710,156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,035.38, 1,730,588.70 and 710,156.42 is: 980,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,035.38 : 1,730,588.70 = 710,156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,035.38/1,730,588.70 = 710,156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,035.38x = 1,730,588.70 × 710,156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,035.38x = 1,228,988,675,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,988,675,684.45/1,254,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,027.12

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