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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205,999.70, 1,808,999.55 and 307,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205,999.70, 1,808,999.55 and 307,439.70 is: 461,159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205,999.70 : 1,808,999.55 = 307,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205,999.70/1,808,999.55 = 307,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205,999.70x = 1,808,999.55 × 307,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205,999.70x = 556,158,278,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,158,278,952.14/1,205,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,159.55

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