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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284,989, 1,773,323.70 and 711,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284,989, 1,773,323.70 and 711,975.56 is: 982,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284,989 : 1,773,323.70 = 711,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284,989/1,773,323.70 = 711,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284,989x = 1,773,323.70 × 711,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284,989x = 1,262,563,134,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,563,134,368.77/1,284,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,547.82

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