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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,153.20, 1,740,428.34 and 688,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,153.20, 1,740,428.34 and 688,230.30 is: 949,777.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,153.20 : 1,740,428.34 = 688,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,153.20/1,740,428.34 = 688,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,153.20x = 1,740,428.34 × 688,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,153.20x = 1,197,815,518,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,815,518,566.70/1,261,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,777.96

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