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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255,415.40, 1,732,452.84 and 682,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255,415.40, 1,732,452.84 and 682,470 is: 941,797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255,415.40 : 1,732,452.84 = 682,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255,415.40/1,732,452.84 = 682,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255,415.40x = 1,732,452.84 × 682,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255,415.40x = 1,182,347,089,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,347,089,714.80/1,255,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,797.50

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