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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,247.90, 1,700,441.10 and 688,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,247.90, 1,700,441.10 and 688,275.30 is: 949,785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,247.90 : 1,700,441.10 = 688,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,247.90/1,700,441.10 = 688,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,247.90x = 1,700,441.10 × 688,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,247.90x = 1,170,371,608,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,371,608,234.83/1,232,247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,785.84

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