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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,234.38, 1,714,243.44 and 698,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,234.38, 1,714,243.44 and 698,393 is: 963,759.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,234.38 : 1,714,243.44 = 698,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,234.38/1,714,243.44 = 698,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,234.38x = 1,714,243.44 × 698,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,234.38x = 1,197,215,618,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,215,618,791.92/1,242,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,759.85

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