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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,596.74, 1,740,942.63 and 717,681.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,596.74, 1,740,942.63 and 717,681.33 is: 990,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,596.74 : 1,740,942.63 = 717,681.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,596.74/1,740,942.63 = 717,681.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,596.74x = 1,740,942.63 × 717,681.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,596.74x = 1,249,442,022,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,442,022,152.10/1,261,596.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,365.61

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