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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277,227.76, 1,762,536.52 and 704,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277,227.76, 1,762,536.52 and 704,267.76 is: 971,868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277,227.76 : 1,762,536.52 = 704,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277,227.76/1,762,536.52 = 704,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277,227.76x = 1,762,536.52 × 704,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277,227.76x = 1,241,297,646,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,297,646,858.60/1,277,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,868.67

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