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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,999.70, 1,858,499.55 and 766,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,999.70, 1,858,499.55 and 766,607.70 is: 1,149,911.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,999.70 : 1,858,499.55 = 766,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,999.70/1,858,499.55 = 766,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,999.70x = 1,858,499.55 × 766,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,999.70x = 1,424,740,065,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,740,065,476.54/1,238,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,911.55

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