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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189,978, 1,642,004.38 and 699,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189,978, 1,642,004.38 and 699,969.72 is: 965,861.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189,978 : 1,642,004.38 = 699,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189,978/1,642,004.38 = 699,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189,978x = 1,642,004.38 × 699,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189,978x = 1,149,353,346,107.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,353,346,107.37/1,189,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,861.00

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