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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258,691.36, 1,736,996.27 and 714,827.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258,691.36, 1,736,996.27 and 714,827.03 is: 986,462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258,691.36 : 1,736,996.27 = 714,827.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258,691.36/1,736,996.27 = 714,827.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258,691.36x = 1,736,996.27 × 714,827.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258,691.36x = 1,241,651,872,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,651,872,546.06/1,258,691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,462.54

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