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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,139.40, 1,871,054.70 and 827,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,139.40, 1,871,054.70 and 827,235.40 is: 1,241,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,139.40 : 1,871,054.70 = 827,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,139.40/1,871,054.70 = 827,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,139.40x = 1,871,054.70 × 827,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,139.40x = 1,547,802,683,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,802,683,176.38/1,247,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,082.34

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