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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282,359.16, 1,769,707.74 and 709,389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282,359.16, 1,769,707.74 and 709,389.46 is: 978,986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282,359.16 : 1,769,707.74 = 709,389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282,359.16/1,769,707.74 = 709,389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282,359.16x = 1,769,707.74 × 709,389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282,359.16x = 1,255,412,018,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,412,018,036.42/1,282,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,986.28

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