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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,807.72, 1,756,481.22 and 699,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,807.72, 1,756,481.22 and 699,885 is: 965,844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,807.72 : 1,756,481.22 = 699,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,807.72/1,756,481.22 = 699,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,807.72x = 1,756,481.22 × 699,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,807.72x = 1,229,334,858,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,334,858,659.70/1,272,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,844.91

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