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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,994.15, 1,777,439.87 and 707,242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,994.15, 1,777,439.87 and 707,242.38 is: 975,998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,994.15 : 1,777,439.87 = 707,242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,994.15/1,777,439.87 = 707,242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,994.15x = 1,777,439.87 × 707,242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,994.15x = 1,257,080,803,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,080,803,965.69/1,287,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,998.85

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