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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,260.50, 1,767,985.99 and 708,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,260.50, 1,767,985.99 and 708,222.76 is: 977,262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,260.50 : 1,767,985.99 = 708,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,260.50/1,767,985.99 = 708,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,260.50x = 1,767,985.99 × 708,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,260.50x = 1,252,127,917,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,127,917,479.13/1,281,260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,262.56

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