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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,242.56, 1,700,433.90 and 688,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,242.56, 1,700,433.90 and 688,270.05 is: 949,778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,242.56 : 1,700,433.90 = 688,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,242.56/1,700,433.90 = 688,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,242.56x = 1,700,433.90 × 688,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,242.56x = 1,170,357,725,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,357,725,374.70/1,232,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,778.69

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