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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,964.68, 1,731,917.70 and 711,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,964.68, 1,731,917.70 and 711,206.28 is: 981,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,964.68 : 1,731,917.70 = 711,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,964.68/1,731,917.70 = 711,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,964.68x = 1,731,917.70 × 711,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,964.68x = 1,231,750,744,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,750,744,683.16/1,254,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,502.32

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