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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,171.14, 1,740,453.12 and 688,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,171.14, 1,740,453.12 and 688,248.24 is: 949,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,171.14 : 1,740,453.12 = 688,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,171.14/1,740,453.12 = 688,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,171.14x = 1,740,453.12 × 688,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,171.14x = 1,197,863,796,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,863,796,642.51/1,261,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,802.73

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