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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,526.24, 1,776,703.44 and 714,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,526.24, 1,776,703.44 and 714,566.80 is: 986,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,526.24 : 1,776,703.44 = 714,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,526.24/1,776,703.44 = 714,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,526.24x = 1,776,703.44 × 714,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,526.24x = 1,269,573,291,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,573,291,669.79/1,287,526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,056.25

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