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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317,458.40, 1,976,187.60 and 982,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317,458.40, 1,976,187.60 and 982,847.40 is: 1,474,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317,458.40 : 1,976,187.60 = 982,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317,458.40/1,976,187.60 = 982,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317,458.40x = 1,976,187.60 × 982,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317,458.40x = 1,942,290,844,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,290,844,572.24/1,317,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,271.10

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