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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,774.92, 1,741,279.23 and 688,819.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,774.92, 1,741,279.23 and 688,819.41 is: 950,587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,774.92 : 1,741,279.23 = 688,819.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,774.92/1,741,279.23 = 688,819.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,774.92x = 1,741,279.23 × 688,819.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,774.92x = 1,199,426,931,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,426,931,853.85/1,261,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,587.08

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