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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,297, 1,740,626.76 and 688,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,297, 1,740,626.76 and 688,373.92 is: 949,976.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,297 : 1,740,626.76 = 688,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,297/1,740,626.76 = 688,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,297x = 1,740,626.76 × 688,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,297x = 1,198,202,066,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,202,066,038.10/1,261,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,976.15

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