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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,242.25, 1,767,960.81 and 708,204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,242.25, 1,767,960.81 and 708,204.51 is: 977,237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,242.25 : 1,767,960.81 = 708,204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,242.25/1,767,960.81 = 708,204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,242.25x = 1,767,960.81 × 708,204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,242.25x = 1,252,077,819,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,077,819,145.25/1,281,242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,237.38

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