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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317,279.94, 1,817,853.81 and 713,667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317,279.94, 1,817,853.81 and 713,667.94 is: 984,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317,279.94 : 1,817,853.81 = 713,667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317,279.94/1,817,853.81 = 713,667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317,279.94x = 1,817,853.81 × 713,667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317,279.94x = 1,297,343,983,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,343,983,803.85/1,317,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,865.82

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