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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255,489.34, 1,732,501.71 and 682,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255,489.34, 1,732,501.71 and 682,524.50 is: 941,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255,489.34 : 1,732,501.71 = 682,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255,489.34/1,732,501.71 = 682,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255,489.34x = 1,732,501.71 × 682,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255,489.34x = 1,182,474,854,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,474,854,704.39/1,255,489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,843.81

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