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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,999.82, 1,777,350.54 and 714,994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,999.82, 1,777,350.54 and 714,994.75 is: 986,643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,999.82 : 1,777,350.54 = 714,994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,999.82/1,777,350.54 = 714,994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,999.82x = 1,777,350.54 × 714,994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,999.82x = 1,270,796,305,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,796,305,009.67/1,287,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,643.23

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