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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,625, 1,889,438.88 and 312,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,625, 1,889,438.88 and 312,995.72 is: 469,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,625 : 1,889,438.88 = 312,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,625/1,889,438.88 = 312,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,625x = 1,889,438.88 × 312,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,625x = 591,386,282,641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,386,282,641.59/1,259,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,493.92

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