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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,864.60, 1,777,164.30 and 714,859.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,864.60, 1,777,164.30 and 714,859.68 is: 986,457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,864.60 : 1,777,164.30 = 714,859.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,864.60/1,777,164.30 = 714,859.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,864.60x = 1,777,164.30 × 714,859.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,864.60x = 1,270,423,102,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,423,102,805.42/1,287,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,457.04

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