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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,173.63, 1,768,040.62 and 764,972.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,173.63, 1,768,040.62 and 764,972.62 is: 1,055,674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,173.63 : 1,768,040.62 = 764,972.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,173.63/1,768,040.62 = 764,972.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,173.63x = 1,768,040.62 × 764,972.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,173.63x = 1,352,502,659,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,502,659,015.29/1,281,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,674.76

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