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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283,665.92, 1,771,612.80 and 747,121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283,665.92, 1,771,612.80 and 747,121.92 is: 1,031,117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283,665.92 : 1,771,612.80 = 747,121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283,665.92/1,771,612.80 = 747,121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283,665.92x = 1,771,612.80 × 747,121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283,665.92x = 1,323,610,756,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,610,756,632.58/1,283,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,117.78

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