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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280,332.32, 1,766,837.88 and 699,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280,332.32, 1,766,837.88 and 699,543 is: 965,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280,332.32 : 1,766,837.88 = 699,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280,332.32/1,766,837.88 = 699,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280,332.32x = 1,766,837.88 × 699,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280,332.32x = 1,235,979,071,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,979,071,088.84/1,280,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,358.02

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