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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,902.36, 1,741,351.32 and 688,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261,902.36, 1,741,351.32 and 688,827.36 is: 950,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261,902.36 : 1,741,351.32 = 688,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261,902.36/1,741,351.32 = 688,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261,902.36x = 1,741,351.32 × 688,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261,902.36x = 1,199,490,432,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,490,432,588.12/1,261,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,541.40

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