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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289,514.42, 1,779,448.50 and 716,520.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289,514.42, 1,779,448.50 and 716,520.42 is: 988,752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289,514.42 : 1,779,448.50 = 716,520.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289,514.42/1,779,448.50 = 716,520.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289,514.42x = 1,779,448.50 × 716,520.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289,514.42x = 1,275,011,186,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,011,186,588.37/1,289,514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,752.95

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