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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,721.41, 1,731,526.10 and 681,761.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,721.41, 1,731,526.10 and 681,761.59 is: 940,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,721.41 : 1,731,526.10 = 681,761.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,721.41/1,731,526.10 = 681,761.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,721.41x = 1,731,526.10 × 681,761.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,721.41x = 1,180,487,987,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,487,987,062.50/1,254,721.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,836.73

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