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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,997.20, 1,731,829.83 and 711,139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,997.20, 1,731,829.83 and 711,139.50 is: 981,334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,997.20 : 1,731,829.83 = 711,139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,997.20/1,731,829.83 = 711,139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,997.20x = 1,731,829.83 × 711,139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,997.20x = 1,231,572,599,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,572,599,391.29/1,254,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,334.94

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