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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,223.26, 1,780,568.88 and 717,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,223.26, 1,780,568.88 and 717,273 is: 989,870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,223.26 : 1,780,568.88 = 717,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,223.26/1,780,568.88 = 717,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,223.26x = 1,780,568.88 × 717,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,223.26x = 1,277,153,982,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,153,982,264.24/1,290,223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,870.53

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