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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257,963.48, 1,736,017.83 and 714,048.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257,963.48, 1,736,017.83 and 714,048.03 is: 985,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257,963.48 : 1,736,017.83 = 714,048.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257,963.48/1,736,017.83 = 714,048.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257,963.48x = 1,736,017.83 × 714,048.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257,963.48x = 1,239,600,111,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,600,111,556.38/1,257,963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,402.30

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