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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,779.16, 1,764,688.32 and 697,983.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,779.16, 1,764,688.32 and 697,983.12 is: 963,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,779.16 : 1,764,688.32 = 697,983.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,779.16/1,764,688.32 = 697,983.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,779.16x = 1,764,688.32 × 697,983.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,779.16x = 1,231,722,659,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,722,659,421.16/1,278,779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,202.01

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