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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258,327.62, 1,736,535.44 and 714,445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258,327.62, 1,736,535.44 and 714,445.43 is: 985,959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258,327.62 : 1,736,535.44 = 714,445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258,327.62/1,736,535.44 = 714,445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258,327.62x = 1,736,535.44 × 714,445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258,327.62x = 1,240,659,802,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,659,802,244.48/1,258,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,959.29

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