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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255,563.65, 1,732,600.21 and 704,249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255,563.65, 1,732,600.21 and 704,249.03 is: 971,820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255,563.65 : 1,732,600.21 = 704,249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255,563.65/1,732,600.21 = 704,249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255,563.65x = 1,732,600.21 × 704,249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255,563.65x = 1,220,182,017,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,182,017,270.30/1,255,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,820.12

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