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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,259.78, 1,780,457.62 and 717,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,259.78, 1,780,457.62 and 717,265.06 is: 989,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,259.78 : 1,780,457.62 = 717,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,259.78/1,780,457.62 = 717,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,259.78x = 1,780,457.62 × 717,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,259.78x = 1,277,060,041,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,060,041,636.76/1,290,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,769.70

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