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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283,721.63, 1,771,591.20 and 710,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283,721.63, 1,771,591.20 and 710,761.80 is: 980,881.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283,721.63 : 1,771,591.20 = 710,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283,721.63/1,771,591.20 = 710,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283,721.63x = 1,771,591.20 × 710,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283,721.63x = 1,259,179,350,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,179,350,176.16/1,283,721.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,881.93

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