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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,932.24, 1,777,257.41 and 714,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,932.24, 1,777,257.41 and 714,927.30 is: 986,550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,932.24 : 1,777,257.41 = 714,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,932.24/1,777,257.41 = 714,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,932.24x = 1,777,257.41 × 714,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,932.24x = 1,270,609,837,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,609,837,961.66/1,287,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,550.23

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