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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277,362.31, 1,762,745.90 and 696,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277,362.31, 1,762,745.90 and 696,583.60 is: 961,277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277,362.31 : 1,762,745.90 = 696,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277,362.31/1,762,745.90 = 696,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277,362.31x = 1,762,745.90 × 696,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277,362.31x = 1,227,899,877,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,899,877,017.46/1,277,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961,277.68

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