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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255,531.78, 1,732,653.57 and 682,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255,531.78, 1,732,653.57 and 682,574.14 is: 941,963.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255,531.78 : 1,732,653.57 = 682,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255,531.78/1,732,653.57 = 682,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255,531.78x = 1,732,653.57 × 682,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255,531.78x = 1,182,664,520,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,664,520,460.68/1,255,531.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,963.03

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