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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,728.95, 1,764,520.32 and 705,732.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,728.95, 1,764,520.32 and 705,732.13 is: 973,841.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,728.95 : 1,764,520.32 = 705,732.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,728.95/1,764,520.32 = 705,732.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,728.95x = 1,764,520.32 × 705,732.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,728.95x = 1,245,278,683,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,278,683,861.88/1,278,728.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,841.00

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