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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,944.76, 1,764,944.10 and 705,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,944.76, 1,764,944.10 and 705,985.32 is: 974,259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,944.76 : 1,764,944.10 = 705,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,944.76/1,764,944.10 = 705,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,944.76x = 1,764,944.10 × 705,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,944.76x = 1,246,024,625,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,024,625,220.61/1,278,944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,259.92

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