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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,688.87, 1,777,011.77 and 771,742.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,688.87, 1,777,011.77 and 771,742.45 is: 1,065,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,688.87 : 1,777,011.77 = 771,742.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,688.87/1,777,011.77 = 771,742.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,688.87x = 1,777,011.77 × 771,742.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,688.87x = 1,371,395,404,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,395,404,314.87/1,287,688.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,005.25

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