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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275,389.97, 1,760,117.70 and 702,429.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275,389.97, 1,760,117.70 and 702,429.99 is: 969,397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275,389.97 : 1,760,117.70 = 702,429.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275,389.97/1,760,117.70 = 702,429.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275,389.97x = 1,760,117.70 × 702,429.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275,389.97x = 1,236,359,458,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,359,458,409.82/1,275,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,397.19

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