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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,141.23, 1,729,336.50 and 680,181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,141.23, 1,729,336.50 and 680,181.25 is: 938,650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,141.23 : 1,729,336.50 = 680,181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,141.23/1,729,336.50 = 680,181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,141.23x = 1,729,336.50 × 680,181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,141.23x = 1,176,262,262,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,262,262,240.63/1,253,141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,650.99

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