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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,044.40, 1,848,066.60 and 699,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,044.40, 1,848,066.60 and 699,359.60 is: 1,049,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,044.40 : 1,848,066.60 = 699,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,044.40/1,848,066.60 = 699,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,044.40x = 1,848,066.60 × 699,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,044.40x = 1,292,463,118,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,463,118,149.36/1,232,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,039.40

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