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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279,827, 1,766,010.18 and 706,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279,827, 1,766,010.18 and 706,833 is: 975,346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279,827 : 1,766,010.18 = 706,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279,827/1,766,010.18 = 706,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279,827x = 1,766,010.18 × 706,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279,827x = 1,248,274,273,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,274,273,559.94/1,279,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,346.10

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