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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315,481, 1,815,363.78 and 711,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315,481, 1,815,363.78 and 711,869 is: 982,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315,481 : 1,815,363.78 = 711,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315,481/1,815,363.78 = 711,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315,481x = 1,815,363.78 × 711,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315,481x = 1,292,301,198,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,301,198,704.82/1,315,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,379.22

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