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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,176.18, 1,767,953.73 and 708,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,176.18, 1,767,953.73 and 708,179.44 is: 977,249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,176.18 : 1,767,953.73 = 708,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,176.18/1,767,953.73 = 708,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,176.18x = 1,767,953.73 × 708,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,176.18x = 1,252,028,478,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,028,478,037.43/1,281,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,249.27

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