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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257,462.56, 1,735,298.54 and 684,507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257,462.56, 1,735,298.54 and 684,507.04 is: 944,619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257,462.56 : 1,735,298.54 = 684,507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257,462.56/1,735,298.54 = 684,507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257,462.56x = 1,735,298.54 × 684,507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257,462.56x = 1,187,824,061,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,824,061,937.84/1,257,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,619.82

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