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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,994.68, 1,700,134.76 and 688,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,994.68, 1,700,134.76 and 688,138.20 is: 949,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,994.68 : 1,700,134.76 = 688,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,994.68/1,700,134.76 = 688,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,994.68x = 1,700,134.76 × 688,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,994.68x = 1,169,927,673,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,927,673,503.83/1,231,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,620.72

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