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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,235.72, 1,776,468.72 and 714,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,235.72, 1,776,468.72 and 714,277.36 is: 985,749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,235.72 : 1,776,468.72 = 714,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,235.72/1,776,468.72 = 714,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,235.72x = 1,776,468.72 × 714,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,235.72x = 1,268,891,387,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,891,387,444.18/1,287,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,749.05

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