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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,259.27, 1,780,456.93 and 717,264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,259.27, 1,780,456.93 and 717,264.55 is: 989,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,259.27 : 1,780,456.93 = 717,264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,259.27/1,780,456.93 = 717,264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,259.27x = 1,780,456.93 × 717,264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,259.27x = 1,277,058,638,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,058,638,690.83/1,290,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,769.01

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