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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279,758.88, 1,766,056.42 and 706,786.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279,758.88, 1,766,056.42 and 706,786.75 is: 975,359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279,758.88 : 1,766,056.42 = 706,786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279,758.88/1,766,056.42 = 706,786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279,758.88x = 1,766,056.42 × 706,786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279,758.88x = 1,248,225,277,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,225,277,408.44/1,279,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,359.73

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