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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,269.14, 1,767,997.89 and 708,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,269.14, 1,767,997.89 and 708,231.40 is: 977,274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,269.14 : 1,767,997.89 = 708,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,269.14/1,767,997.89 = 708,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,269.14x = 1,767,997.89 × 708,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,269.14x = 1,252,151,620,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,151,620,831.75/1,281,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,274.47

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