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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,999.30, 1,948,498.95 and 827,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,999.30, 1,948,498.95 and 827,773.70 is: 1,241,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,999.30 : 1,948,498.95 = 827,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,999.30/1,948,498.95 = 827,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,999.30x = 1,948,498.95 × 827,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,999.30x = 1,612,916,185,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,916,185,287.62/1,298,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,660.55

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