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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,257.78, 1,780,454.86 and 717,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,257.78, 1,780,454.86 and 717,263.06 is: 989,766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,257.78 : 1,780,454.86 = 717,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,257.78/1,780,454.86 = 717,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,257.78x = 1,780,454.86 × 717,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,257.78x = 1,277,054,501,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,054,501,075.47/1,290,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,766.94

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