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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299,374.40, 1,949,061.60 and 458,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299,374.40, 1,949,061.60 and 458,011.20 is: 687,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299,374.40 : 1,949,061.60 = 458,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299,374.40/1,949,061.60 = 458,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299,374.40x = 1,949,061.60 × 458,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299,374.40x = 892,692,042,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,692,042,289.92/1,299,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,016.80

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