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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,416.69, 1,737,996.24 and 686,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,416.69, 1,737,996.24 and 686,459.14 is: 947,314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,416.69 : 1,737,996.24 = 686,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,416.69/1,737,996.24 = 686,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,416.69x = 1,737,996.24 × 686,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,416.69x = 1,193,063,402,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,063,402,462.86/1,259,416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,314.27

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