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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,071.61, 1,740,320.82 and 688,143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,071.61, 1,740,320.82 and 688,143.22 is: 949,660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,071.61 : 1,740,320.82 = 688,143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,071.61/1,740,320.82 = 688,143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,071.61x = 1,740,320.82 × 688,143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,071.61x = 1,197,589,968,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,589,968,557.04/1,261,071.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,660.56

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