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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492,701.71, 2,238,412.82 and 693,899.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492,701.71, 2,238,412.82 and 693,899.96 is: 1,040,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492,701.71 : 2,238,412.82 = 693,899.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492,701.71/2,238,412.82 = 693,899.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492,701.71x = 2,238,412.82 × 693,899.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492,701.71x = 1,553,234,551,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,234,551,599.92/1,492,701.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040,552.54

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