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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283,240.97, 1,770,687.18 and 710,279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283,240.97, 1,770,687.18 and 710,279.78 is: 980,083.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283,240.97 : 1,770,687.18 = 710,279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283,240.97/1,770,687.18 = 710,279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283,240.97x = 1,770,687.18 × 710,279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283,240.97x = 1,257,683,291,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,683,291,805.78/1,283,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,083.49

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