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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266,636.64, 1,747,961.24 and 685,866.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266,636.64, 1,747,961.24 and 685,866.12 is: 946,496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266,636.64 : 1,747,961.24 = 685,866.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266,636.64/1,747,961.24 = 685,866.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266,636.64x = 1,747,961.24 × 685,866.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266,636.64x = 1,198,867,393,589.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,867,393,589.19/1,266,636.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,496.70

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