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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712,796.84, 2,569,195.26 and 714,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712,796.84, 2,569,195.26 and 714,825 is: 1,072,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712,796.84 : 2,569,195.26 = 714,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712,796.84/2,569,195.26 = 714,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712,796.84x = 2,569,195.26 × 714,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712,796.84x = 1,836,525,001,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,525,001,729.50/1,712,796.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,237.50

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