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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360,673.73, 2,042,271.72 and 687,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360,673.73, 2,042,271.72 and 687,227.96 is: 1,031,478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360,673.73 : 2,042,271.72 = 687,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360,673.73/2,042,271.72 = 687,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360,673.73x = 2,042,271.72 × 687,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360,673.73x = 1,403,506,233,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,506,233,006.97/1,360,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,478.89

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