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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,174.81, 1,737,485.98 and 707,812.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,174.81, 1,737,485.98 and 707,812.58 is: 976,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,174.81 : 1,737,485.98 = 707,812.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,174.81/1,737,485.98 = 707,812.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,174.81x = 1,737,485.98 × 707,812.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,174.81x = 1,229,814,423,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,814,423,760.67/1,259,174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,682.83

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