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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,187.72, 1,947,465.86 and 399,704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,187.72, 1,947,465.86 and 399,704.13 is: 599,612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,187.72 : 1,947,465.86 = 399,704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,187.72/1,947,465.86 = 399,704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,187.72x = 1,947,465.86 × 399,704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,187.72x = 778,410,145,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,410,145,277.48/1,298,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,612.93

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