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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,825.87, 1,777,110.80 and 714,820.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,825.87, 1,777,110.80 and 714,820.94 is: 986,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,825.87 : 1,777,110.80 = 714,820.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,825.87/1,777,110.80 = 714,820.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,825.87x = 1,777,110.80 × 714,820.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,825.87x = 1,270,316,012,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,316,012,540.15/1,287,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,403.55

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