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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445,961.60, 2,168,942.40 and 699,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445,961.60, 2,168,942.40 and 699,465.60 is: 1,049,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445,961.60 : 2,168,942.40 = 699,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445,961.60/2,168,942.40 = 699,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445,961.60x = 2,168,942.40 × 699,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445,961.60x = 1,517,100,597,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,100,597,181.44/1,445,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,198.40

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