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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285,237.44, 1,773,597.30 and 712,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285,237.44, 1,773,597.30 and 712,265.28 is: 982,909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285,237.44 : 1,773,597.30 = 712,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285,237.44/1,773,597.30 = 712,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285,237.44x = 1,773,597.30 × 712,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285,237.44x = 1,263,271,777,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,271,777,491.74/1,285,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,909.26

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