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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,927, 1,777,250.21 and 714,922.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,927, 1,777,250.21 and 714,922.07 is: 986,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,927 : 1,777,250.21 = 714,922.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,927/1,777,250.21 = 714,922.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,927x = 1,777,250.21 × 714,922.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,927x = 1,270,595,386,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,595,386,580.27/1,287,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,543.02

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