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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262,689.20, 1,742,078.88 and 718,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262,689.20, 1,742,078.88 and 718,688.88 is: 991,544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262,689.20 : 1,742,078.88 = 718,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262,689.20/1,742,078.88 = 718,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262,689.20x = 1,742,078.88 × 718,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262,689.20x = 1,252,012,719,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,012,719,138.85/1,262,689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,544.65

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