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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,424.46, 1,755,986.19 and 699,488.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,424.46, 1,755,986.19 and 699,488.78 is: 965,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,424.46 : 1,755,986.19 = 699,488.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,424.46/1,755,986.19 = 699,488.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,424.46x = 1,755,986.19 × 699,488.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,424.46x = 1,228,292,637,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,292,637,739.95/1,272,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,316.74

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