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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,226.26, 1,780,573.02 and 717,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,226.26, 1,780,573.02 and 717,276 is: 989,874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,226.26 : 1,780,573.02 = 717,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,226.26/1,780,573.02 = 717,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,226.26x = 1,780,573.02 × 717,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,226.26x = 1,277,162,293,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,162,293,493.52/1,290,226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,874.67

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