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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,217.26, 1,780,560.59 and 717,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,217.26, 1,780,560.59 and 717,267 is: 989,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,217.26 : 1,780,560.59 = 717,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,217.26/1,780,560.59 = 717,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,217.26x = 1,780,560.59 × 717,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,217.26x = 1,277,137,349,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,137,349,121.20/1,290,217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,862.24

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