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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279,248, 1,765,517.76 and 742,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279,248, 1,765,517.76 and 742,704 is: 1,025,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279,248 : 1,765,517.76 = 742,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279,248/1,765,517.76 = 742,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279,248x = 1,765,517.76 × 742,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279,248x = 1,311,257,102,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,257,102,423.04/1,279,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025,021.81

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