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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333,729.45, 1,996,298.44 and 878,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333,729.45, 1,996,298.44 and 878,696.40 is: 1,315,214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333,729.45 : 1,996,298.44 = 878,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333,729.45/1,996,298.44 = 878,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333,729.45x = 1,996,298.44 × 878,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333,729.45x = 1,754,140,252,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,140,252,553.62/1,333,729.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,214.46

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