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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,374.40, 1,947,561.60 and 766,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,374.40, 1,947,561.60 and 766,150.40 is: 1,149,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,374.40 : 1,947,561.60 = 766,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,374.40/1,947,561.60 = 766,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,374.40x = 1,947,561.60 × 766,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,374.40x = 1,492,125,098,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,125,098,864.64/1,298,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,225.60

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