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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297,828.40, 1,946,742.60 and 766,387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297,828.40, 1,946,742.60 and 766,387.40 is: 1,149,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297,828.40 : 1,946,742.60 = 766,387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297,828.40/1,946,742.60 = 766,387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297,828.40x = 1,946,742.60 × 766,387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297,828.40x = 1,491,958,999,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,958,999,683.24/1,297,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,581.10

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