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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295,998.40, 1,943,997.60 and 658,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295,998.40, 1,943,997.60 and 658,269.20 is: 987,403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295,998.40 : 1,943,997.60 = 658,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295,998.40/1,943,997.60 = 658,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295,998.40x = 1,943,997.60 × 658,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295,998.40x = 1,279,673,744,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,673,744,953.92/1,295,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,403.80

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