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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,167.73, 1,740,397.13 and 688,217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,167.73, 1,740,397.13 and 688,217.65 is: 949,732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,167.73 : 1,740,397.13 = 688,217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,167.73/1,740,397.13 = 688,217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,167.73x = 1,740,397.13 × 688,217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,167.73x = 1,197,772,022,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,772,022,875.34/1,261,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,732.53

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