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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277,245.66, 1,762,558.77 and 704,309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277,245.66, 1,762,558.77 and 704,309.98 is: 971,925.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277,245.66 : 1,762,558.77 = 704,309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277,245.66/1,762,558.77 = 704,309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277,245.66x = 1,762,558.77 × 704,309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277,245.66x = 1,241,387,732,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,387,732,047.52/1,277,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,925.58

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