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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,207.91, 1,786,139.78 and 778,129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294,207.91, 1,786,139.78 and 778,129.91 is: 1,073,899.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294,207.91 : 1,786,139.78 = 778,129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294,207.91/1,786,139.78 = 778,129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294,207.91x = 1,786,139.78 × 778,129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294,207.91x = 1,389,848,780,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,848,780,135.50/1,294,207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,899.16

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