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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,865.68, 1,764,834.72 and 705,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,865.68, 1,764,834.72 and 705,906 is: 974,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,865.68 : 1,764,834.72 = 705,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,865.68/1,764,834.72 = 705,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,865.68x = 1,764,834.72 × 705,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,865.68x = 1,245,807,417,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,807,417,856.32/1,278,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,150.33

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