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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262,405.64, 1,742,121.73 and 718,541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262,405.64, 1,742,121.73 and 718,541.42 is: 991,588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262,405.64 : 1,742,121.73 = 718,541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262,405.64/1,742,121.73 = 718,541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262,405.64x = 1,742,121.73 × 718,541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262,405.64x = 1,251,786,621,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,786,621,687.06/1,262,405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,588.27

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