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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,356.52, 1,780,591.14 and 717,361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,356.52, 1,780,591.14 and 717,361.80 is: 989,903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,356.52 : 1,780,591.14 = 717,361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,356.52/1,780,591.14 = 717,361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,356.52x = 1,780,591.14 × 717,361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,356.52x = 1,277,328,065,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,328,065,254.45/1,290,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,903.21

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