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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262,117.88, 1,741,859.80 and 778,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262,117.88, 1,741,859.80 and 778,670.60 is: 1,074,650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262,117.88 : 1,741,859.80 = 778,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262,117.88/1,741,859.80 = 778,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262,117.88x = 1,741,859.80 × 778,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262,117.88x = 1,356,335,004,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,335,004,925.90/1,262,117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,650.02

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