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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260,231.96, 1,739,223.72 and 716,539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260,231.96, 1,739,223.72 and 716,539.08 is: 988,882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260,231.96 : 1,739,223.72 = 716,539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260,231.96/1,739,223.72 = 716,539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260,231.96x = 1,739,223.72 × 716,539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260,231.96x = 1,246,221,764,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,221,764,242.98/1,260,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,882.84

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