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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255,376.40, 1,732,449.24 and 711,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255,376.40, 1,732,449.24 and 711,567.60 is: 981,980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255,376.40 : 1,732,449.24 = 711,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255,376.40/1,732,449.24 = 711,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255,376.40x = 1,732,449.24 × 711,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255,376.40x = 1,232,754,747,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,754,747,828.62/1,255,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,980.18

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