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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,340.54, 1,768,286.85 and 708,417.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,340.54, 1,768,286.85 and 708,417.62 is: 977,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,340.54 : 1,768,286.85 = 708,417.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,340.54/1,768,286.85 = 708,417.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,340.54x = 1,768,286.85 × 708,417.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,340.54x = 1,252,685,561,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,685,561,754.30/1,281,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,636.72

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