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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276,277, 1,761,273.82 and 703,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276,277, 1,761,273.82 and 703,337.72 is: 970,612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276,277 : 1,761,273.82 = 703,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276,277/1,761,273.82 = 703,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276,277x = 1,761,273.82 × 703,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276,277x = 1,238,770,312,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,770,312,854.49/1,276,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970,612.42

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