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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257,552, 1,735,418.88 and 684,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257,552, 1,735,418.88 and 684,596.16 is: 944,741.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257,552 : 1,735,418.88 = 684,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257,552/1,735,418.88 = 684,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257,552x = 1,735,418.88 × 684,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257,552x = 1,188,061,101,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,061,101,239.50/1,257,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,741.13

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