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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,281.88, 1,776,532.04 and 714,322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,281.88, 1,776,532.04 and 714,322.05 is: 985,810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,281.88 : 1,776,532.04 = 714,322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,281.88/1,776,532.04 = 714,322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,281.88x = 1,776,532.04 × 714,322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,281.88x = 1,269,016,014,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,016,014,129.04/1,287,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,810.51

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