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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,998.78, 1,731,911.82 and 682,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,998.78, 1,731,911.82 and 682,039.08 is: 941,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,998.78 : 1,731,911.82 = 682,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,998.78/1,731,911.82 = 682,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,998.78x = 1,731,911.82 × 682,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,998.78x = 1,181,231,544,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,231,544,353.93/1,254,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,221.27

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