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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,594.36, 1,776,963.28 and 714,634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,594.36, 1,776,963.28 and 714,634.56 is: 986,241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,594.36 : 1,776,963.28 = 714,634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,594.36/1,776,963.28 = 714,634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,594.36x = 1,776,963.28 × 714,634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,594.36x = 1,269,879,371,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,879,371,738.96/1,287,594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,241.79

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