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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296,207.70, 1,942,671.30 and 496,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296,207.70, 1,942,671.30 and 496,421.80 is: 744,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296,207.70 : 1,942,671.30 = 496,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296,207.70/1,942,671.30 = 496,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296,207.70x = 1,942,671.30 × 496,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296,207.70x = 964,384,383,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,384,383,554.34/1,296,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,004.52

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