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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274,788.54, 1,759,141.38 and 701,716.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274,788.54, 1,759,141.38 and 701,716.78 is: 968,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274,788.54 : 1,759,141.38 = 701,716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274,788.54/1,759,141.38 = 701,716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274,788.54x = 1,759,141.38 × 701,716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274,788.54x = 1,234,419,024,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,419,024,738.36/1,274,788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,332.38

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