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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,758.21, 1,764,659.34 and 697,962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,758.21, 1,764,659.34 and 697,962.11 is: 963,172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,758.21 : 1,764,659.34 = 697,962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,758.21/1,764,659.34 = 697,962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,758.21x = 1,764,659.34 × 697,962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,758.21x = 1,231,665,347,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,665,347,554.31/1,278,758.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,172.98

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