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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,223.50, 1,755,645.78 and 699,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,223.50, 1,755,645.78 and 699,263.52 is: 964,971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,223.50 : 1,755,645.78 = 699,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,223.50/1,755,645.78 = 699,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,223.50x = 1,755,645.78 × 699,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,223.50x = 1,227,659,047,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,659,047,995.95/1,272,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,971.21

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