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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,452.40, 1,947,678.60 and 766,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,452.40, 1,947,678.60 and 766,228.40 is: 1,149,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,452.40 : 1,947,678.60 = 766,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,452.40/1,947,678.60 = 766,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,452.40x = 1,947,678.60 × 766,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,452.40x = 1,492,366,657,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,366,657,392.24/1,298,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,342.60

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