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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255,571.18, 1,732,610.55 and 704,256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255,571.18, 1,732,610.55 and 704,256.53 is: 971,830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255,571.18 : 1,732,610.55 = 704,256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255,571.18/1,732,610.55 = 704,256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255,571.18x = 1,732,610.55 × 704,256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255,571.18x = 1,220,202,287,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,202,287,762.30/1,255,571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,830.44

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