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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,194.72, 1,947,476.38 and 399,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,194.72, 1,947,476.38 and 399,711.14 is: 599,623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,194.72 : 1,947,476.38 = 399,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,194.72/1,947,476.38 = 399,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,194.72x = 1,947,476.38 × 399,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,194.72x = 778,428,003,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,428,003,972.87/1,298,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,623.46

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