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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255,695.40, 1,732,839.24 and 682,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255,695.40, 1,732,839.24 and 682,750 is: 942,183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255,695.40 : 1,732,839.24 = 682,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255,695.40/1,732,839.24 = 682,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255,695.40x = 1,732,839.24 × 682,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255,695.40x = 1,183,095,991,110
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,095,991,110/1,255,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,183.90

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