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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291,777.42, 1,782,629.22 and 718,812.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291,777.42, 1,782,629.22 and 718,812.58 is: 991,948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291,777.42 : 1,782,629.22 = 718,812.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291,777.42/1,782,629.22 = 718,812.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291,777.42x = 1,782,629.22 × 718,812.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291,777.42x = 1,281,376,308,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,376,308,811.59/1,291,777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,948.22

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