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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,553.90, 1,738,181.73 and 708,271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,553.90, 1,738,181.73 and 708,271.49 is: 977,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,553.90 : 1,738,181.73 = 708,271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,553.90/1,738,181.73 = 708,271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,553.90x = 1,738,181.73 × 708,271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,553.90x = 1,231,104,570,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,104,570,799.35/1,259,553.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,413.17

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