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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285,149.60, 1,773,516.88 and 712,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285,149.60, 1,773,516.88 and 712,199.20 is: 982,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285,149.60 : 1,773,516.88 = 712,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285,149.60/1,773,516.88 = 712,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285,149.60x = 1,773,516.88 × 712,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285,149.60x = 1,263,097,303,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,097,303,122.50/1,285,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,840.68

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