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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,555.28, 1,768,467.72 and 708,561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,555.28, 1,768,467.72 and 708,561.04 is: 977,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,555.28 : 1,768,467.72 = 708,561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,555.28/1,768,467.72 = 708,561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,555.28x = 1,768,467.72 × 708,561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,555.28x = 1,253,067,326,889.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,067,326,889.63/1,281,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,770.80

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