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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,173.94, 1,755,611.01 and 699,227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,173.94, 1,755,611.01 and 699,227.46 is: 964,939.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,173.94 : 1,755,611.01 = 699,227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,173.94/1,755,611.01 = 699,227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,173.94x = 1,755,611.01 × 699,227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,173.94x = 1,227,571,427,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,571,427,270.33/1,272,173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,939.93

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