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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,812.51, 1,731,650.79 and 681,855.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,812.51, 1,731,650.79 and 681,855.77 is: 940,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,812.51 : 1,731,650.79 = 681,855.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,812.51/1,731,650.79 = 681,855.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,812.51x = 1,731,650.79 × 681,855.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,812.51x = 1,180,736,074,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,736,074,128.30/1,254,812.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,966.14

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