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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,516, 1,756,082.88 and 699,543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,516, 1,756,082.88 and 699,543.60 is: 965,376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,516 : 1,756,082.88 = 699,543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,516/1,756,082.88 = 699,543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,516x = 1,756,082.88 × 699,543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,516x = 1,228,456,539,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,456,539,773.57/1,272,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,376.11

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