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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258,772.32, 1,737,125.72 and 685,812.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258,772.32, 1,737,125.72 and 685,812.32 is: 946,431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258,772.32 : 1,737,125.72 = 685,812.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258,772.32/1,737,125.72 = 685,812.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258,772.32x = 1,737,125.72 × 685,812.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258,772.32x = 1,191,342,220,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,342,220,164.87/1,258,772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,431.85

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