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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,537.24, 1,776,718.62 and 714,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,537.24, 1,776,718.62 and 714,577.80 is: 986,071.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,537.24 : 1,776,718.62 = 714,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,537.24/1,776,718.62 = 714,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,537.24x = 1,776,718.62 × 714,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,537.24x = 1,269,603,682,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,603,682,698.64/1,287,537.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,071.43

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