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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284,812.32, 1,773,017.92 and 711,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284,812.32, 1,773,017.92 and 711,841 is: 982,327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284,812.32 : 1,773,017.92 = 711,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284,812.32/1,773,017.92 = 711,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284,812.32x = 1,773,017.92 × 711,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284,812.32x = 1,262,106,849,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,106,849,190.72/1,284,812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,327.79

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