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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291,494, 1,782,278.04 and 710,783.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291,494, 1,782,278.04 and 710,783.97 is: 980,890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291,494 : 1,782,278.04 = 710,783.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291,494/1,782,278.04 = 710,783.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291,494x = 1,782,278.04 × 710,783.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291,494x = 1,266,814,660,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,814,660,915.02/1,291,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,890.86

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