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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,740.39, 1,721,886.92 and 674,780.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,740.39, 1,721,886.92 and 674,780.56 is: 931,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,740.39 : 1,721,886.92 = 674,780.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,740.39/1,721,886.92 = 674,780.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,740.39x = 1,721,886.92 × 674,780.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,740.39x = 1,161,895,820,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,895,820,134.28/1,247,740.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,199.98

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