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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,113.60, 1,740,322.24 and 688,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,113.60, 1,740,322.24 and 688,163.20 is: 949,657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,113.60 : 1,740,322.24 = 688,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,113.60/1,740,322.24 = 688,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,113.60x = 1,740,322.24 × 688,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,113.60x = 1,197,625,721,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,625,721,709.57/1,261,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,657.29

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