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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284,681.80, 1,772,875.14 and 711,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284,681.80, 1,772,875.14 and 711,731 is: 982,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284,681.80 : 1,772,875.14 = 711,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284,681.80/1,772,875.14 = 711,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284,681.80x = 1,772,875.14 × 711,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284,681.80x = 1,261,810,196,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,810,196,267.34/1,284,681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,196.68

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