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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,709.74, 1,764,610.72 and 705,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,709.74, 1,764,610.72 and 705,749.96 is: 973,930.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,709.74 : 1,764,610.72 = 705,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,709.74/1,764,610.72 = 705,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,709.74x = 1,764,610.72 × 705,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,709.74x = 1,245,373,947,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,373,947,702.72/1,278,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,930.13

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