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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,186.40, 1,871,125.20 and 827,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,186.40, 1,871,125.20 and 827,282.40 is: 1,241,152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,186.40 : 1,871,125.20 = 827,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,186.40/1,871,125.20 = 827,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,186.40x = 1,871,125.20 × 827,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,186.40x = 1,547,948,946,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,948,946,156.48/1,247,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,152.84

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