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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,302.72, 1,707,597.60 and 693,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237,302.72, 1,707,597.60 and 693,530.88 is: 957,139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237,302.72 : 1,707,597.60 = 693,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237,302.72/1,707,597.60 = 693,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237,302.72x = 1,707,597.60 × 693,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237,302.72x = 1,184,271,666,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,271,666,213.89/1,237,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,139.79

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