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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,387.35, 1,726,914.55 and 678,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,387.35, 1,726,914.55 and 678,427.52 is: 936,229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,387.35 : 1,726,914.55 = 678,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,387.35/1,726,914.55 = 678,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,387.35x = 1,726,914.55 × 678,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,387.35x = 1,171,586,358,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,586,358,058.59/1,251,387.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,229.98

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