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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274,388.88, 1,758,657.08 and 701,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274,388.88, 1,758,657.08 and 701,424.96 is: 967,966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274,388.88 : 1,758,657.08 = 701,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274,388.88/1,758,657.08 = 701,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274,388.88x = 1,758,657.08 × 701,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274,388.88x = 1,233,565,971,992.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,565,971,992.72/1,274,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,966.68

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