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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297,199.51, 1,946,995.41 and 657,951.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297,199.51, 1,946,995.41 and 657,951.95 is: 987,534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297,199.51 : 1,946,995.41 = 657,951.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297,199.51/1,946,995.41 = 657,951.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297,199.51x = 1,946,995.41 × 657,951.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297,199.51x = 1,281,029,426,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,029,426,650.55/1,297,199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,534.62

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