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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,611.80, 1,707,921.78 and 754,197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237,611.80, 1,707,921.78 and 754,197.32 is: 1,040,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237,611.80 : 1,707,921.78 = 754,197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237,611.80/1,707,921.78 = 754,197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237,611.80x = 1,707,921.78 × 754,197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237,611.80x = 1,288,110,029,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,110,029,245.63/1,237,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040,802.96

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