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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291,501, 1,782,287.70 and 710,790.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291,501, 1,782,287.70 and 710,790.97 is: 980,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291,501 : 1,782,287.70 = 710,790.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291,501/1,782,287.70 = 710,790.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291,501x = 1,782,287.70 × 710,790.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291,501x = 1,266,834,003,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,834,003,102.07/1,291,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,900.52

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