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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,094.40, 1,740,305.52 and 688,129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,094.40, 1,740,305.52 and 688,129.56 is: 949,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,094.40 : 1,740,305.52 = 688,129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,094.40/1,740,305.52 = 688,129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,094.40x = 1,740,305.52 × 688,129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,094.40x = 1,197,555,671,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,555,671,743.17/1,261,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,616.20

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