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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471,904.46, 2,031,285.74 and 827,322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471,904.46, 2,031,285.74 and 827,322.66 is: 1,141,737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471,904.46 : 2,031,285.74 = 827,322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471,904.46/2,031,285.74 = 827,322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471,904.46x = 2,031,285.74 × 827,322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471,904.46x = 1,680,528,717,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,528,717,500.26/1,471,904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,737.64

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