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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274,138.61, 1,758,311.55 and 701,178.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274,138.61, 1,758,311.55 and 701,178.78 is: 967,626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274,138.61 : 1,758,311.55 = 701,178.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274,138.61/1,758,311.55 = 701,178.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274,138.61x = 1,758,311.55 × 701,178.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274,138.61x = 1,232,890,747,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,890,747,488.91/1,274,138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,626.86

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