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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277,281.94, 1,762,767.33 and 733,488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277,281.94, 1,762,767.33 and 733,488.98 is: 1,012,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277,281.94 : 1,762,767.33 = 733,488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277,281.94/1,762,767.33 = 733,488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277,281.94x = 1,762,767.33 × 733,488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277,281.94x = 1,292,970,410,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,970,410,859.02/1,277,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,282.70

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