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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258,666.56, 1,737,004.50 and 714,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258,666.56, 1,737,004.50 and 714,787.20 is: 986,431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258,666.56 : 1,737,004.50 = 714,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258,666.56/1,737,004.50 = 714,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258,666.56x = 1,737,004.50 × 714,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258,666.56x = 1,241,588,582,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,588,582,942.40/1,258,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,431.69

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