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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229,430.60, 1,844,145.90 and 697,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229,430.60, 1,844,145.90 and 697,989.60 is: 1,046,984.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229,430.60 : 1,844,145.90 = 697,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229,430.60/1,844,145.90 = 697,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229,430.60x = 1,844,145.90 × 697,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229,430.60x = 1,287,194,659,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,194,659,082.64/1,229,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046,984.40

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