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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,503.31, 1,768,319.96 and 708,465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,503.31, 1,768,319.96 and 708,465.57 is: 977,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,503.31 : 1,768,319.96 = 708,465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,503.31/1,768,319.96 = 708,465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,503.31x = 1,768,319.96 × 708,465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,503.31x = 1,252,793,804,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,793,804,861.45/1,281,503.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,597.01

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