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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283,721.38, 1,771,590.86 and 710,761.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283,721.38, 1,771,590.86 and 710,761.54 is: 980,881.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283,721.38 : 1,771,590.86 = 710,761.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283,721.38/1,771,590.86 = 710,761.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283,721.38x = 1,771,590.86 × 710,761.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283,721.38x = 1,259,178,647,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,178,647,903.52/1,283,721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,881.57

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