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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,381.12, 1,700,654.62 and 688,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,381.12, 1,700,654.62 and 688,521 is: 950,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,381.12 : 1,700,654.62 = 688,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,381.12/1,700,654.62 = 688,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,381.12x = 1,700,654.62 × 688,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,381.12x = 1,170,936,419,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,936,419,617.02/1,232,381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,141.48

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