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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,654.82, 1,701,031 and 688,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,654.82, 1,701,031 and 688,795.08 is: 950,518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,654.82 : 1,701,031 = 688,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,654.82/1,701,031 = 688,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,654.82x = 1,701,031 × 688,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,654.82x = 1,171,661,783,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,661,783,727.48/1,232,654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,518.97

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