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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,076.40, 1,740,327.39 and 688,148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,076.40, 1,740,327.39 and 688,148.01 is: 949,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,076.40 : 1,740,327.39 = 688,148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,076.40/1,740,327.39 = 688,148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,076.40x = 1,740,327.39 × 688,148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,076.40x = 1,197,602,830,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,602,830,176.99/1,261,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,667.15

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