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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277,220.72, 1,762,526.88 and 704,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277,220.72, 1,762,526.88 and 704,260.74 is: 971,859.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277,220.72 : 1,762,526.88 = 704,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277,220.72/1,762,526.88 = 704,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277,220.72x = 1,762,526.88 × 704,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277,220.72x = 1,241,278,484,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,278,484,778.69/1,277,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,859.03

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