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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,029.62, 1,780,262.13 and 709,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,029.62, 1,780,262.13 and 709,277.26 is: 978,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,029.62 : 1,780,262.13 = 709,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,029.62/1,780,262.13 = 709,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,029.62x = 1,780,262.13 × 709,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,029.62x = 1,262,699,445,648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,699,445,648.16/1,290,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,814.30

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