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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291,977, 1,782,910.84 and 719,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291,977, 1,782,910.84 and 719,017.02 is: 992,233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291,977 : 1,782,910.84 = 719,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291,977/1,782,910.84 = 719,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291,977x = 1,782,910.84 × 719,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291,977x = 1,281,943,239,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,943,239,102.50/1,291,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,233.79

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