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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260,266.08, 1,739,270.72 and 716,572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260,266.08, 1,739,270.72 and 716,572.48 is: 988,928.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260,266.08 : 1,739,270.72 = 716,572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260,266.08/1,739,270.72 = 716,572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260,266.08x = 1,739,270.72 × 716,572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260,266.08x = 1,246,313,533,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,313,533,221.79/1,260,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,928.89

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