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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202,412, 1,659,380.72 and 665,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202,412, 1,659,380.72 and 665,868 is: 918,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202,412 : 1,659,380.72 = 665,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202,412/1,659,380.72 = 665,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202,412x = 1,659,380.72 × 665,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202,412x = 1,104,928,521,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,928,521,264.96/1,202,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,926.73

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