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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,166.60, 1,740,395.58 and 688,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,166.60, 1,740,395.58 and 688,216.52 is: 949,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,166.60 : 1,740,395.58 = 688,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,166.60/1,740,395.58 = 688,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,166.60x = 1,740,395.58 × 688,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,166.60x = 1,197,768,989,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,768,989,490.98/1,261,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,730.98

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