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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,115.40, 1,740,306.42 and 688,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,115.40, 1,740,306.42 and 688,162.44 is: 949,646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,115.40 : 1,740,306.42 = 688,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,115.40/1,740,306.42 = 688,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,115.40x = 1,740,306.42 × 688,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,115.40x = 1,197,613,512,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,613,512,334.86/1,261,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,646.25

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