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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266,870.48, 1,748,295.72 and 723,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266,870.48, 1,748,295.72 and 723,079.68 is: 997,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266,870.48 : 1,748,295.72 = 723,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266,870.48/1,748,295.72 = 723,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266,870.48x = 1,748,295.72 × 723,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266,870.48x = 1,264,157,109,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,157,109,762.97/1,266,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,858.21

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