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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449,067.14, 1,999,673.70 and 868,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449,067.14, 1,999,673.70 and 868,618.14 is: 1,198,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449,067.14 : 1,999,673.70 = 868,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449,067.14/1,999,673.70 = 868,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449,067.14x = 1,999,673.70 × 868,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449,067.14x = 1,736,952,849,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,952,849,900.92/1,449,067.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,669.68

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