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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,159.60, 1,740,385.92 and 688,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,159.60, 1,740,385.92 and 688,209.52 is: 949,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,159.60 : 1,740,385.92 = 688,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,159.60/1,740,385.92 = 688,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,159.60x = 1,740,385.92 × 688,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,159.60x = 1,197,750,158,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,750,158,617.96/1,261,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,721.32

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