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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,622, 1,889,434.38 and 312,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,622, 1,889,434.38 and 312,992.72 is: 469,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,622 : 1,889,434.38 = 312,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,622/1,889,434.38 = 312,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,622x = 1,889,434.38 × 312,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,622x = 591,379,205,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,379,205,857.71/1,259,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,489.42

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