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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,038.16, 1,776,196.08 and 714,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,038.16, 1,776,196.08 and 714,141.36 is: 985,561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,038.16 : 1,776,196.08 = 714,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,038.16/1,776,196.08 = 714,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,038.16x = 1,776,196.08 × 714,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,038.16x = 1,268,455,084,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,455,084,197.87/1,287,038.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,561.36

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