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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266,950.76, 1,748,297.22 and 723,071.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266,950.76, 1,748,297.22 and 723,071.40 is: 997,784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266,950.76 : 1,748,297.22 = 723,071.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266,950.76/1,748,297.22 = 723,071.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266,950.76x = 1,748,297.22 × 723,071.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266,950.76x = 1,264,143,718,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,143,718,481.51/1,266,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,784.41

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