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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289,551.38, 1,779,599.40 and 708,828.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289,551.38, 1,779,599.40 and 708,828.29 is: 978,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289,551.38 : 1,779,599.40 = 708,828.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289,551.38/1,779,599.40 = 708,828.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289,551.38x = 1,779,599.40 × 708,828.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289,551.38x = 1,261,430,399,587.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,430,399,587.03/1,289,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,193.21

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