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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707,312.72, 2,561,247.01 and 797,405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707,312.72, 2,561,247.01 and 797,405.09 is: 1,196,237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707,312.72 : 2,561,247.01 = 797,405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707,312.72/2,561,247.01 = 797,405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707,312.72x = 2,561,247.01 × 797,405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707,312.72x = 2,042,351,406,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,351,406,930.89/1,707,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,237.45

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