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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,255.33, 1,780,598.15 and 709,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,255.33, 1,780,598.15 and 709,523 is: 979,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,255.33 : 1,780,598.15 = 709,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,255.33/1,780,598.15 = 709,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,255.33x = 1,780,598.15 × 709,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,255.33x = 1,263,375,341,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,375,341,182.45/1,290,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,166.92

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