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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285,540.93, 1,774,008.03 and 704,744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285,540.93, 1,774,008.03 and 704,744.21 is: 972,525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285,540.93 : 1,774,008.03 = 704,744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285,540.93/1,774,008.03 = 704,744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285,540.93x = 1,774,008.03 × 704,744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285,540.93x = 1,250,221,875,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,221,875,242.24/1,285,540.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,525.92

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