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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279,825, 1,766,007.42 and 706,831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279,825, 1,766,007.42 and 706,831 is: 975,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279,825 : 1,766,007.42 = 706,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279,825/1,766,007.42 = 706,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279,825x = 1,766,007.42 × 706,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279,825x = 1,248,268,790,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,268,790,686.02/1,279,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,343.34

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