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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,177.20, 1,740,461.52 and 688,254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,177.20, 1,740,461.52 and 688,254.36 is: 949,811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,177.20 : 1,740,461.52 = 688,254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,177.20/1,740,461.52 = 688,254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,177.20x = 1,740,461.52 × 688,254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,177.20x = 1,197,880,229,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,880,229,552.23/1,261,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,811.20

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