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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,137.80, 1,917,206.70 and 717,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,137.80, 1,917,206.70 and 717,099.40 is: 1,075,649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,137.80 : 1,917,206.70 = 717,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,137.80/1,917,206.70 = 717,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,137.80x = 1,917,206.70 × 717,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,137.80x = 1,374,827,774,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,827,774,245.98/1,278,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,649.10

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