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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,849.62, 1,777,143.58 and 714,844.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,849.62, 1,777,143.58 and 714,844.69 is: 986,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,849.62 : 1,777,143.58 = 714,844.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,849.62/1,777,143.58 = 714,844.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,849.62x = 1,777,143.58 × 714,844.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,849.62x = 1,270,381,645,300.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,381,645,300.62/1,287,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,436.32

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