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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268,996.24, 1,903,992.82 and 558,526.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268,996.24, 1,903,992.82 and 558,526.21 is: 838,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268,996.24 : 1,903,992.82 = 558,526.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268,996.24/1,903,992.82 = 558,526.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268,996.24x = 1,903,992.82 × 558,526.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268,996.24x = 1,063,429,887,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,429,887,465.51/1,268,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,008.70

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