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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,159.88, 1,740,437.53 and 688,236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,159.88, 1,740,437.53 and 688,236.95 is: 949,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,159.88 : 1,740,437.53 = 688,236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,159.88/1,740,437.53 = 688,236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,159.88x = 1,740,437.53 × 688,236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,159.88x = 1,197,833,423,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,833,423,814.57/1,261,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,787.13

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