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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,596.72, 2,656,107.72 and 706,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,596.72, 2,656,107.72 and 706,319.28 is: 1,058,965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,596.72 : 2,656,107.72 = 706,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,596.72/2,656,107.72 = 706,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,596.72x = 2,656,107.72 × 706,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,596.72x = 1,876,060,092,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,060,092,392.84/1,771,596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,965.66

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