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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398,865.70, 2,098,298.55 and 452,915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398,865.70, 2,098,298.55 and 452,915.30 is: 679,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398,865.70 : 2,098,298.55 = 452,915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398,865.70/2,098,298.55 = 452,915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398,865.70x = 2,098,298.55 × 452,915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398,865.70x = 950,351,517,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,351,517,262.82/1,398,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,372.95

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