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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,477.19, 1,727,042.30 and 678,517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,477.19, 1,727,042.30 and 678,517.62 is: 936,356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,477.19 : 1,727,042.30 = 678,517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,477.19/1,727,042.30 = 678,517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,477.19x = 1,727,042.30 × 678,517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,477.19x = 1,171,828,631,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,828,631,035.33/1,251,477.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,356.36

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