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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,589.72, 1,756,158.06 and 699,624.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,589.72, 1,756,158.06 and 699,624.88 is: 965,473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,589.72 : 1,756,158.06 = 699,624.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,589.72/1,756,158.06 = 699,624.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,589.72x = 1,756,158.06 × 699,624.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,589.72x = 1,228,651,870,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,651,870,221.73/1,272,589.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,473.67

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