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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260,251.73, 1,739,078.24 and 716,312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260,251.73, 1,739,078.24 and 716,312.03 is: 988,471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260,251.73 : 1,739,078.24 = 716,312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260,251.73/1,739,078.24 = 716,312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260,251.73x = 1,739,078.24 × 716,312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260,251.73x = 1,245,722,652,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,722,652,146.28/1,260,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,471.29

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