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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,251.80, 1,737,716.82 and 686,279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,251.80, 1,737,716.82 and 686,279.64 is: 947,038.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,251.80 : 1,737,716.82 = 686,279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,251.80/1,737,716.82 = 686,279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,251.80x = 1,737,716.82 × 686,279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,251.80x = 1,192,559,673,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,559,673,651.55/1,259,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,038.29

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