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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,890.98, 1,777,200.51 and 714,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,890.98, 1,777,200.51 and 714,886.04 is: 986,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,890.98 : 1,777,200.51 = 714,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,890.98/1,777,200.51 = 714,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,890.98x = 1,777,200.51 × 714,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,890.98x = 1,270,495,842,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,495,842,003.70/1,287,890.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,493.32

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