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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301,237.80, 1,948,055.10 and 927,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301,237.80, 1,948,055.10 and 927,989.80 is: 1,389,273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301,237.80 : 1,948,055.10 = 927,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301,237.80/1,948,055.10 = 927,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301,237.80x = 1,948,055.10 × 927,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301,237.80x = 1,807,775,262,637.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,775,262,637.98/1,301,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,273.55

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