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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,735, 1,731,542.40 and 681,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,735, 1,731,542.40 and 681,775.02 is: 940,853.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,735 : 1,731,542.40 = 681,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,735/1,731,542.40 = 681,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,735x = 1,731,542.40 × 681,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,735x = 1,180,522,354,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,522,354,390.85/1,254,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,853.93

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